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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.77, 551.48 and 205.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.77, 551.48 and 205.41 is: 308.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.77 : 551.48 = 205.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.77/551.48 = 205.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.77x = 551.48 × 205.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.77x = 113,278.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,278.48/367.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.01

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