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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.82, 553.20 and 137.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.82, 553.20 and 137.82 is: 206.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.82 : 553.20 = 137.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.82/553.20 = 137.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.82x = 553.20 × 137.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.82x = 76,242.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,242.02/368.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.72

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