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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.02, 550.73 and 204.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.02, 550.73 and 204.81 is: 307.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.02 : 550.73 = 204.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.02/550.73 = 204.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.02x = 550.73 × 204.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.02x = 112,793.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,793.99/367.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.32

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