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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.49, 552.64 and 137.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.49, 552.64 and 137.38 is: 206.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.49 : 552.64 = 137.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.49/552.64 = 137.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.49x = 552.64 × 137.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.49x = 75,921.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,921.68/368.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.03

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