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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.48, 552.76 and 137.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.48, 552.76 and 137.39 is: 206.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.48 : 552.76 = 137.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.48/552.76 = 137.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.48x = 552.76 × 137.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.48x = 75,940.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,940.59/368.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.09

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