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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.91, 551.86 and 136.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.91, 551.86 and 136.86 is: 205.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.91 : 551.86 = 136.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.91/551.86 = 136.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.91x = 551.86 × 136.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.91x = 75,525.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,525.49/367.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.28

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