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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.30, 552.66 and 137.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.30, 552.66 and 137.35 is: 206.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.30 : 552.66 = 137.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.30/552.66 = 137.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.30x = 552.66 × 137.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.30x = 75,905.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,905.95/368.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.10

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