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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.36, 551.26 and 136.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.36, 551.26 and 136.21 is: 204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.36 : 551.26 = 136.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.36/551.26 = 136.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.36x = 551.26 × 136.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.36x = 75,087.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,087.12/367.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.40

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