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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.90, 550.17 and 135.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.90, 550.17 and 135.62 is: 203.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.90 : 550.17 = 135.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.90/550.17 = 135.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.90x = 550.17 × 135.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.90x = 74,614.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,614.06/366.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.36

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