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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.23, 552.35 and 137.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.23, 552.35 and 137.11 is: 205.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.23 : 552.35 = 137.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.23/552.35 = 137.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.23x = 552.35 × 137.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.23x = 75,732.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,732.71/368.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.67

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