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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.29, 555.25 and 136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.29, 555.25 and 136.02 is: 203.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.29 : 555.25 = 136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.29/555.25 = 136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.29x = 555.25 × 136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.29x = 75,525.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,525.11/370.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.96

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