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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.51, 551.08 and 136.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.51, 551.08 and 136.33 is: 204.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.51 : 551.08 = 136.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.51/551.08 = 136.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.51x = 551.08 × 136.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.51x = 75,128.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,128.74/367.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.43

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