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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.61, 551.07 and 205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.61, 551.07 and 205.20 is: 307.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.61 : 551.07 = 205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.61/551.07 = 205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.61x = 551.07 × 205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.61x = 113,079.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,079.56/367.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.61

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