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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.42, 550.96 and 136.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.42, 550.96 and 136.30 is: 204.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.42 : 550.96 = 136.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.42/550.96 = 136.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.42x = 550.96 × 136.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.42x = 75,095.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,095.17/367.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.39

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