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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.75, 553.40 and 137.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.75, 553.40 and 137.87 is: 206.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.75 : 553.40 = 137.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.75/553.40 = 137.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.75x = 553.40 × 137.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.75x = 76,296.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,296.39/368.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.90

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