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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.11, 551.81 and 136.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.11, 551.81 and 136.94 is: 205.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.11 : 551.81 = 136.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.11/551.81 = 136.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.11x = 551.81 × 136.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.11x = 75,562.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,562.44/368.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.27

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