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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.04, 552.15 and 136.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.04, 552.15 and 136.94 is: 205.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.04 : 552.15 = 136.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.04/552.15 = 136.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.04x = 552.15 × 136.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.04x = 75,608.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,608.66/368.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.44

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