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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.40, 550.75 and 136.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.40, 550.75 and 136.23 is: 204.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.40 : 550.75 = 136.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.40/550.75 = 136.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.40x = 550.75 × 136.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.40x = 75,028.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,028.67/367.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.22

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