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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.53, 549.69 and 135.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.53, 549.69 and 135.40 is: 203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.53 : 549.69 = 135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.53/549.69 = 135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.53x = 549.69 × 135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.53x = 74,425.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,425.63/366.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.06

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