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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.88, 551.62 and 133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.88, 551.62 and 133.52 is: 200.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.88 : 551.62 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.88/551.62 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.88x = 551.62 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.88x = 73,652.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,652.30/367.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.21

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