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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.06, 552.08 and 136.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.06, 552.08 and 136.86 is: 205.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.06 : 552.08 = 136.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.06/552.08 = 136.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.06x = 552.08 × 136.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.06x = 75,556.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,556.98/368.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.29

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