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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.06, 553.52 and 137.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.06, 553.52 and 137.89 is: 206.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.06 : 553.52 = 137.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.06/553.52 = 137.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.06x = 553.52 × 137.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.06x = 76,324.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,324.87/369.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.81

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