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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.73, 552.70 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.73, 552.70 and 134.31 is: 201.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.73 : 552.70 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.73/552.70 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.73x = 552.70 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.73x = 74,232.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,232.80/368.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.32

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