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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.57, 552.85 and 90.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.57, 552.85 and 90.92 is: 136.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.57 : 552.85 = 90.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.57/552.85 = 90.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.57x = 552.85 × 90.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.57x = 50,266.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,266.28/368.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.38

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