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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.90, 550.21 and 135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.90, 550.21 and 135.72 is: 203.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.90 : 550.21 = 135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.90/550.21 = 135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.90x = 550.21 × 135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.90x = 74,674.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,674.50/366.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.53

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