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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.71, 550.28 and 135.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.71, 550.28 and 135.76 is: 203.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.71 : 550.28 = 135.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.71/550.28 = 135.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.71x = 550.28 × 135.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.71x = 74,708.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,708.07/366.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.72

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