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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.11, 552.17 and 136.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.11, 552.17 and 136.99 is: 205.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.11 : 552.17 = 136.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.11/552.17 = 136.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.11x = 552.17 × 136.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.11x = 75,641.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,641.77/368.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.49

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