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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.59, 550.99 and 136.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.59, 550.99 and 136.33 is: 204.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.59 : 550.99 = 136.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.59/550.99 = 136.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.59x = 550.99 × 136.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.59x = 75,116.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,116.47/367.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.35

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