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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.72, 551.58 and 136.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.72, 551.58 and 136.58 is: 204.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.72 : 551.58 = 136.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.72/551.58 = 136.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.72x = 551.58 × 136.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.72x = 75,334.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,334.80/367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.87

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