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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.68, 551.74 and 136.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.68, 551.74 and 136.59 is: 204.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.68 : 551.74 = 136.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.68/551.74 = 136.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.68x = 551.74 × 136.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.68x = 75,362.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,362.17/367.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.97

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