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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.64, 552.85 and 134.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.64, 552.85 and 134.33 is: 201.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.64 : 552.85 = 134.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.64/552.85 = 134.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.64x = 552.85 × 134.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.64x = 74,266.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,266.28/368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.46

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