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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.54, 551.40 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.54, 551.40 and 136.44 is: 204.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.54 : 551.40 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.54/551.40 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.54x = 551.40 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.54x = 75,231.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,231.34/367.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.69

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