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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.82, 551.45 and 136.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.82, 551.45 and 136.66 is: 204.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.82 : 551.45 = 136.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.82/551.45 = 136.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.82x = 551.45 × 136.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.82x = 75,360.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,360.47/367.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.89

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