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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.88, 553.12 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.88, 553.12 and 134.52 is: 201.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.88 : 553.12 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.88/553.12 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.88x = 553.12 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.88x = 74,405.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,405.70/368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.71

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