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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.59, 551.66 and 136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.59, 551.66 and 136.52 is: 204.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.59 : 551.66 = 136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.59/551.66 = 136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.59x = 551.66 × 136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.59x = 75,309.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,309.18/367.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.87

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