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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.90, 554.61 and 135.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.90, 554.61 and 135.51 is: 203.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.90 : 554.61 = 135.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.90/554.61 = 135.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.90x = 554.61 × 135.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.90x = 75,155.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,155.20/369.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.18

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