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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.89, 553.26 and 137.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.89, 553.26 and 137.65 is: 206.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.89 : 553.26 = 137.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.89/553.26 = 137.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.89x = 553.26 × 137.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.89x = 76,156.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,156.67/368.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.45

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