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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.94, 551.93 and 136.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.94, 551.93 and 136.77 is: 205.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.94 : 551.93 = 136.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.94/551.93 = 136.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.94x = 551.93 × 136.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.94x = 75,489.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,489.34/367.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.17

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