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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367, 550.86 and 204.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367, 550.86 and 204.82 is: 307.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367 : 550.86 = 204.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367/550.86 = 204.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367x = 550.86 × 204.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367x = 112,827.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,827.15/367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.43

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