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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.68, 551.58 and 136.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.68, 551.58 and 136.90 is: 205.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.68 : 551.58 = 136.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.68/551.58 = 136.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.68x = 551.58 × 136.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.68x = 75,507.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,507.86/367.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.36

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