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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.40, 551.20 and 136.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.40, 551.20 and 136.42 is: 204.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.40 : 551.20 = 136.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.40/551.20 = 136.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.40x = 551.20 × 136.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.40x = 75,194.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,194.70/367.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.67

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