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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.99, 551.99 and 136.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.99, 551.99 and 136.90 is: 205.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.99 : 551.99 = 136.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.99/551.99 = 136.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.99x = 551.99 × 136.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.99x = 75,567.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,567.43/367.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.35

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