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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.44, 549.30 and 135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.44, 549.30 and 135.14 is: 202.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.44 : 549.30 = 135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.44/549.30 = 135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.44x = 549.30 × 135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.44x = 74,232.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,232.40/366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.58

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