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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.59, 549.49 and 135.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.59, 549.49 and 135.33 is: 202.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.59 : 549.49 = 135.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.59/549.49 = 135.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.59x = 549.49 × 135.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.59x = 74,361.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,361.25/366.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.85

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