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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.93, 550.38 and 93.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.93, 550.38 and 93.02 is: 139.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.93 : 550.38 = 93.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.93/550.38 = 93.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.93x = 550.38 × 93.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.93x = 51,193.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,193.60/366.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.52

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