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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.84, 551.76 and 136.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.84, 551.76 and 136.84 is: 205.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.84 : 551.76 = 136.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.84/551.76 = 136.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.84x = 551.76 × 136.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.84x = 75,502.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,502.75/367.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.26

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