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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.01, 551.85 and 136.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.01, 551.85 and 136.95 is: 205.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.01 : 551.85 = 136.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.01/551.85 = 136.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.01x = 551.85 × 136.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.01x = 75,575.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,575.86/368.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.36

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