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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.41, 551.13 and 136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.41, 551.13 and 136.36 is: 204.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.41 : 551.13 = 136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.41/551.13 = 136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.41x = 551.13 × 136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.41x = 75,151.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,151.10/367.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.54

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