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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.83, 551.48 and 205.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.83, 551.48 and 205.56 is: 308.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.83 : 551.48 = 205.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.83/551.48 = 205.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.83x = 551.48 × 205.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.83x = 113,361.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,361.20/367.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.19

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