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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.87, 550.06 and 135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.87, 550.06 and 135.72 is: 203.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.87 : 550.06 = 135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.87/550.06 = 135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.87x = 550.06 × 135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.87x = 74,654.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,654.14/366.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.49

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