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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.97, 550.37 and 135.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.97, 550.37 and 135.97 is: 203.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.97 : 550.37 = 135.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.97/550.37 = 135.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.97x = 550.37 × 135.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.97x = 74,830.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,830.38/366.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.92

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