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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.90, 550.37 and 135.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.90, 550.37 and 135.85 is: 203.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.90 : 550.37 = 135.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.90/550.37 = 135.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.90x = 550.37 × 135.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.90x = 74,768.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,768.11/366.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.78

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