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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.32, 551.16 and 205.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.32, 551.16 and 205.09 is: 307.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.32 : 551.16 = 205.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.32/551.16 = 205.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.32x = 551.16 × 205.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.32x = 113,037.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,037.40/367.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.74

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