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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.51, 549.76 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.51, 549.76 and 135.42 is: 203.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.51 : 549.76 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.51/549.76 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.51x = 549.76 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.51x = 74,448.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,448.50/366.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.13

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