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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.99, 550.52 and 136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.99, 550.52 and 136.16 is: 204.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.99 : 550.52 = 136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.99/550.52 = 136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.99x = 550.52 × 136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.99x = 74,956.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,956.39/366.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.25

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