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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.43, 549.47 and 135.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.43, 549.47 and 135.16 is: 202.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.43 : 549.47 = 135.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.43/549.47 = 135.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.43x = 549.47 × 135.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.43x = 74,262.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,262.94/366.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.67

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