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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.68, 553.02 and 137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.68, 553.02 and 137.58 is: 206.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.68 : 553.02 = 137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.68/553.02 = 137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.68x = 553.02 × 137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.68x = 76,084.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,084.49/368.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.37

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