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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.39, 552.69 and 137.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.39, 552.69 and 137.36 is: 206.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.39 : 552.69 = 137.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.39/552.69 = 137.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.39x = 552.69 × 137.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.39x = 75,918.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,918.88/368.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.08

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