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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.82, 553.23 and 137.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.82, 553.23 and 137.70 is: 206.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.82 : 553.23 = 137.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.82/553.23 = 137.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.82x = 553.23 × 137.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.82x = 76,179.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,179.77/368.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.55

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