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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.58, 552.81 and 137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.58, 552.81 and 137.52 is: 206.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.58 : 552.81 = 137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.58/552.81 = 137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.58x = 552.81 × 137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.58x = 76,022.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,022.43/368.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.26

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