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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.29, 551.25 and 205.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.29, 551.25 and 205.29 is: 308.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.29 : 551.25 = 205.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.29/551.25 = 205.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.29x = 551.25 × 205.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.29x = 113,166.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,166.11/367.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.11

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