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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.24, 550.86 and 136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.24, 550.86 and 136.18 is: 204.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.24 : 550.86 = 136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.24/550.86 = 136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.24x = 550.86 × 136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.24x = 75,016.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,016.11/367.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.27

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