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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.86, 551.76 and 205.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.86, 551.76 and 205.02 is: 307.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.86 : 551.76 = 205.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.86/551.76 = 205.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.86x = 551.76 × 205.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.86x = 113,121.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,121.84/367.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.51

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