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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.73, 551.63 and 136.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.73, 551.63 and 136.62 is: 204.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.73 : 551.63 = 136.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.73/551.63 = 136.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.73x = 551.63 × 136.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.73x = 75,363.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,363.01/367.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.94

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