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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.74, 549.68 and 204.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.74, 549.68 and 204.10 is: 305.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.74 : 549.68 = 204.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.74/549.68 = 204.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.74x = 549.68 × 204.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.74x = 112,189.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,189.69/366.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.91

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