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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.48, 551.17 and 136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.48, 551.17 and 136.36 is: 204.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.48 : 551.17 = 136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.48/551.17 = 136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.48x = 551.17 × 136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.48x = 75,158.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,158.40/367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.52

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