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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.14, 550.38 and 135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.14, 550.38 and 135.88 is: 203.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.14 : 550.38 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.14/550.38 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.14x = 550.38 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.14x = 74,785.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,785.63/367.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.70

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