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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.62, 551.28 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.62, 551.28 and 136.50 is: 204.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.62 : 551.28 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.62/551.28 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.62x = 551.28 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.62x = 75,249.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,249.72/367.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.69

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