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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.15, 552.09 and 136.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.15, 552.09 and 136.99 is: 205.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.15 : 552.09 = 136.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.15/552.09 = 136.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.15x = 552.09 × 136.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.15x = 75,628.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,628.05/368.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.43

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