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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.06, 550.57 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.06, 550.57 and 135.84 is: 203.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.06 : 550.57 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.06/550.57 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.06x = 550.57 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.06x = 74,791.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,791.50/367.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.76

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