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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.81, 550.23 and 92.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.81, 550.23 and 92.91 is: 139.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.81 : 550.23 = 92.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.81/550.23 = 92.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.81x = 550.23 × 92.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.81x = 51,121.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,121.87/366.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.37

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