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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.57, 549.36 and 135.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.57, 549.36 and 135.25 is: 202.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.57 : 549.36 = 135.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.57/549.36 = 135.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.57x = 549.36 × 135.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.57x = 74,298.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,298.70/366.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.68

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