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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.62, 550.80 and 205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.62, 550.80 and 205.20 is: 307.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.62 : 550.80 = 205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.62/550.80 = 205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.62x = 550.80 × 205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.62x = 113,024.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,024.16/367.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.45

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