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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.21, 550.83 and 204.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.21, 550.83 and 204.77 is: 307.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.21 : 550.83 = 204.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.21/550.83 = 204.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.21x = 550.83 × 204.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.21x = 112,789.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,789.68/367.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.16

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