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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.67, 551.16 and 136.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.67, 551.16 and 136.43 is: 204.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.67 : 551.16 = 136.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.67/551.16 = 136.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.67x = 551.16 × 136.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.67x = 75,194.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,194.76/367.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.52

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