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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.97, 551.97 and 136.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.97, 551.97 and 136.71 is: 205.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.97 : 551.97 = 136.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.97/551.97 = 136.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.97x = 551.97 × 136.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.97x = 75,459.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,459.82/367.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.07

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