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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.95, 550.29 and 135.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.95, 550.29 and 135.79 is: 203.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.95 : 550.29 = 135.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.95/550.29 = 135.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.95x = 550.29 × 135.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.95x = 74,723.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,723.88/366.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.64

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