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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.14, 550.26 and 204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.14, 550.26 and 204.60 is: 306.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.14 : 550.26 = 204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.14/550.26 = 204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.14x = 550.26 × 204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.14x = 112,583.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,583.20/367.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.65

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