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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.06, 551.82 and 136.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.06, 551.82 and 136.91 is: 205.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.06 : 551.82 = 136.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.06/551.82 = 136.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.06x = 551.82 × 136.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.06x = 75,551.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,551.06/368.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.27

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