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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.01, 550.49 and 135.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.01, 550.49 and 135.86 is: 203.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.01 : 550.49 = 135.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.01/550.49 = 135.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.01x = 550.49 × 135.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.01x = 74,787.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,787.16/367.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.77

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