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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.90, 552.05 and 205.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.90, 552.05 and 205.56 is: 308.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.90 : 552.05 = 205.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.90/552.05 = 205.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.90x = 552.05 × 205.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.90x = 113,479.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,479.40/367.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.45

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