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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.86, 552.02 and 136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.86, 552.02 and 136.72 is: 205.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.86 : 552.02 = 136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.86/552.02 = 136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.86x = 552.02 × 136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.86x = 75,472.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,472.17/367.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.17

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