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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.15, 553.38 and 137.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.15, 553.38 and 137.98 is: 206.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.15 : 553.38 = 137.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.15/553.38 = 137.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.15x = 553.38 × 137.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.15x = 76,355.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,355.37/369.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.84

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