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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.46, 549.72 and 92.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.46, 549.72 and 92.58 is: 138.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.46 : 549.72 = 92.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.46/549.72 = 92.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.46x = 549.72 × 92.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.46x = 50,893.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,893.08/366.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.88

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