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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.71, 551.58 and 205.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.71, 551.58 and 205.27 is: 307.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.71 : 551.58 = 205.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.71/551.58 = 205.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.71x = 551.58 × 205.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.71x = 113,219.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,219.04/367.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.91

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