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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.40, 552.33 and 137.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.40, 552.33 and 137.26 is: 205.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.40 : 552.33 = 137.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.40/552.33 = 137.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.40x = 552.33 × 137.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.40x = 75,812.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,812.82/368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.79

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