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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.03, 553.40 and 137.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.03, 553.40 and 137.85 is: 206.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.03 : 553.40 = 137.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.03/553.40 = 137.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.03x = 553.40 × 137.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.03x = 76,286.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,286.19/369.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.72

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