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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.23, 550.83 and 136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.23, 550.83 and 136.17 is: 204.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.23 : 550.83 = 136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.23/550.83 = 136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.23x = 550.83 × 136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.23x = 75,006.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,006.52/367.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.25

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