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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.69, 551.52 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.69, 551.52 and 136.49 is: 204.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.69 : 551.52 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.69/551.52 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.69x = 551.52 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.69x = 75,276.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,276.79/367.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.73

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