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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.12, 550.55 and 135.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.12, 550.55 and 135.89 is: 203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.12 : 550.55 = 135.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.12/550.55 = 135.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.12x = 550.55 × 135.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.12x = 74,814.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,814.24/367.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.79

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