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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.60, 549.32 and 135.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.60, 549.32 and 135.17 is: 202.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.60 : 549.32 = 135.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.60/549.32 = 135.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.60x = 549.32 × 135.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.60x = 74,251.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,251.58/366.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.54

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