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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.92, 550.21 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.92, 550.21 and 135.80 is: 203.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.92 : 550.21 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.92/550.21 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.92x = 550.21 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.92x = 74,717.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,717.84/366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.64

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