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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.20, 552.14 and 137.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.20, 552.14 and 137.05 is: 205.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.20 : 552.14 = 137.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.20/552.14 = 137.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.20x = 552.14 × 137.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.20x = 75,667.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,667.34/368.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.51

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