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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.01, 551.84 and 137.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.01, 551.84 and 137.01 is: 205.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.01 : 551.84 = 137.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.01/551.84 = 137.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.01x = 551.84 × 137.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.01x = 75,607.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,607.60/368.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.45

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