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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.05, 547.55 and 203.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.05, 547.55 and 203.75 is: 305.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.05 : 547.55 = 203.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.05/547.55 = 203.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.05x = 547.55 × 203.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.05x = 111,565.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,565.19/365.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.62

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