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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.09, 552.29 and 137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.09, 552.29 and 137.08 is: 205.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.09 : 552.29 = 137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.09/552.29 = 137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.09x = 552.29 × 137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.09x = 75,707.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,707.92/368.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.68

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