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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.18, 550.82 and 136.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.18, 550.82 and 136.04 is: 204.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.18 : 550.82 = 136.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.18/550.82 = 136.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.18x = 550.82 × 136.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.18x = 74,933.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,933.55/367.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.08

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