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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.37, 551.06 and 206.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.37, 551.06 and 206.08 is: 309.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.37 : 551.06 = 206.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.37/551.06 = 206.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.37x = 551.06 × 206.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.37x = 113,562.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,562.44/367.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.12

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