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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.62, 551.54 and 205.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.62, 551.54 and 205.43 is: 308.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.62 : 551.54 = 205.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.62/551.54 = 205.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.62x = 551.54 × 205.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.62x = 113,299.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,299.08/367.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.20

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