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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.67, 553.10 and 137.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.67, 553.10 and 137.63 is: 206.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.67 : 553.10 = 137.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.67/553.10 = 137.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.67x = 553.10 × 137.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.67x = 76,123.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,123.85/368.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.48

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