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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.68, 552.96 and 137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.68, 552.96 and 137.52 is: 206.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.68 : 552.96 = 137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.68/552.96 = 137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.68x = 552.96 × 137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.68x = 76,040.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,040.29/368.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.25

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