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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.61, 549.59 and 135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.61, 549.59 and 135.34 is: 202.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.61 : 549.59 = 135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.61/549.59 = 135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.61x = 549.59 × 135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.61x = 74,381.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,381.51/366.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.89

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