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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.65, 551.34 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.65, 551.34 and 136.49 is: 204.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.65 : 551.34 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.65/551.34 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.65x = 551.34 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.65x = 75,249.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,249.64/367.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.68

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