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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.14, 553.31 and 137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.14, 553.31 and 137.88 is: 206.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.14 : 553.31 = 137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.14/553.31 = 137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.14x = 553.31 × 137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.14x = 76,290.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,290.21/369.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.67

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