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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.34, 550.70 and 136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.34, 550.70 and 136.18 is: 204.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.34 : 550.70 = 136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.34/550.70 = 136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.34x = 550.70 × 136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.34x = 74,995.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,995.36/367.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.16

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