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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.28, 553.93 and 138.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.28, 553.93 and 138.23 is: 207.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.28 : 553.93 = 138.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.28/553.93 = 138.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.28x = 553.93 × 138.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.28x = 76,567.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,567.32/369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.34

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