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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.58, 551.37 and 136.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.58, 551.37 and 136.47 is: 204.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.58 : 551.37 = 136.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.58/551.37 = 136.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.58x = 551.37 × 136.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.58x = 75,243.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,243.74/367.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.70

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