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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.22, 552.45 and 137.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.22, 552.45 and 137.22 is: 205.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.22 : 552.45 = 137.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.22/552.45 = 137.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.22x = 552.45 × 137.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.22x = 75,806.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,806.03/368.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.87

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