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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.42, 549.63 and 92.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.42, 549.63 and 92.52 is: 138.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.42 : 549.63 = 92.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.42/549.63 = 92.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.42x = 549.63 × 92.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.42x = 50,851.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,851.77/366.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.78

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