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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.93, 550.40 and 204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.93, 550.40 and 204.93 is: 307.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.93 : 550.40 = 204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.93/550.40 = 204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.93x = 550.40 × 204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.93x = 112,793.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,793.47/366.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.40

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