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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.67, 551.34 and 136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.67, 551.34 and 136.52 is: 204.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.67 : 551.34 = 136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.67/551.34 = 136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.67x = 551.34 × 136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.67x = 75,268.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,268.94/367.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.72

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