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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.87, 550.32 and 135.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.87, 550.32 and 135.83 is: 203.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.87 : 550.32 = 135.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.87/550.32 = 135.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.87x = 550.32 × 135.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.87x = 74,746.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,746.53/366.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.74

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