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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.50, 550.03 and 135.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.50, 550.03 and 135.61 is: 203.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.50 : 550.03 = 135.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.50/550.03 = 135.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.50x = 550.03 × 135.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.50x = 74,589.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,589.57/366.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.52

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