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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.44, 549.63 and 92.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.44, 549.63 and 92.51 is: 138.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.44 : 549.63 = 92.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.44/549.63 = 92.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.44x = 549.63 × 92.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.44x = 50,846.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,846.27/366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.76

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