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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.18, 552.32 and 137.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.18, 552.32 and 137.10 is: 205.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.18 : 552.32 = 137.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.18/552.32 = 137.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.18x = 552.32 × 137.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.18x = 75,722.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,722.39/368.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.67

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