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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.26, 550.50 and 136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.26, 550.50 and 136.02 is: 203.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.26 : 550.50 = 136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.26/550.50 = 136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.26x = 550.50 × 136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.26x = 74,879.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,879.01/367.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.89

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