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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.42, 554.13 and 135.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.42, 554.13 and 135.17 is: 202.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.42 : 554.13 = 135.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.42/554.13 = 135.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.42x = 554.13 × 135.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.42x = 74,900.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,900.87/369.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.75

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