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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.57, 550.86 and 136.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.57, 550.86 and 136.25 is: 204.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.57 : 550.86 = 136.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.57/550.86 = 136.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.57x = 550.86 × 136.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.57x = 75,054.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,054.68/367.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.19

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