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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.84, 553.48 and 137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.84, 553.48 and 137.88 is: 206.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.84 : 553.48 = 137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.84/553.48 = 137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.84x = 553.48 × 137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.84x = 76,313.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,313.82/368.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.90

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