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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.98, 550.04 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.98, 550.04 and 135.68 is: 203.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.98 : 550.04 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.98/550.04 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.98x = 550.04 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.98x = 74,629.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,629.43/366.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.36

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