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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.82, 551.78 and 136.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.82, 551.78 and 136.73 is: 205.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.82 : 551.78 = 136.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.82/551.78 = 136.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.82x = 551.78 × 136.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.82x = 75,441.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,441.44/367.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.11

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