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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.59, 552.90 and 137.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.59, 552.90 and 137.54 is: 206.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.59 : 552.90 = 137.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.59/552.90 = 137.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.59x = 552.90 × 137.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.59x = 76,045.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,045.87/368.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.32

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