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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.32, 550.99 and 136.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.32, 550.99 and 136.22 is: 204.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.32 : 550.99 = 136.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.32/550.99 = 136.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.32x = 550.99 × 136.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.32x = 75,055.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,055.86/367.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.33

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