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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.28, 550.60 and 136.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.28, 550.60 and 136.03 is: 203.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.28 : 550.60 = 136.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.28/550.60 = 136.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.28x = 550.60 × 136.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.28x = 74,897.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,897.43/367.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.92

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