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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.13, 550.94 and 136.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.13, 550.94 and 136.21 is: 204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.13 : 550.94 = 136.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.13/550.94 = 136.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.13x = 550.94 × 136.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.13x = 75,042.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,042.11/367.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.40

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