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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.63, 549.86 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.63, 549.86 and 135.54 is: 203.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.63 : 549.86 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.63/549.86 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.63x = 549.86 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.63x = 74,528.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,528.02/366.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.28

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