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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365, 547.76 and 137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365, 547.76 and 137 is: 205.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365 : 547.76 = 137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365/547.76 = 137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365x = 547.76 × 137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365x = 75,043.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,043.12/365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.60

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