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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.88, 551.43 and 136.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.88, 551.43 and 136.94 is: 205.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.88 : 551.43 = 136.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.88/551.43 = 136.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.88x = 551.43 × 136.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.88x = 75,510.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,510.07/367.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.26

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