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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.57, 551.30 and 136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.57, 551.30 and 136.46 is: 204.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.57 : 551.30 = 136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.57/551.30 = 136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.57x = 551.30 × 136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.57x = 75,227.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,227.98/367.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.66

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