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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.07, 553.59 and 137.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.07, 553.59 and 137.86 is: 206.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.07 : 553.59 = 137.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.07/553.59 = 137.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.07x = 553.59 × 137.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.07x = 76,317.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,317.92/369.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.78

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