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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.03, 551.66 and 136.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.03, 551.66 and 136.77 is: 205.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.03 : 551.66 = 136.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.03/551.66 = 136.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.03x = 551.66 × 136.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.03x = 75,447.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,447.79/368.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.01

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