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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.15, 551.88 and 136.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.15, 551.88 and 136.98 is: 205.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.15 : 551.88 = 136.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.15/551.88 = 136.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.15x = 551.88 × 136.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.15x = 75,596.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,596.52/368.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.34

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