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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.91, 553.28 and 137.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.91, 553.28 and 137.82 is: 206.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.91 : 553.28 = 137.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.91/553.28 = 137.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.91x = 553.28 × 137.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.91x = 76,252.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,252.36/368.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.70

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