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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.96, 551.95 and 205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.96, 551.95 and 205.52 is: 308.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.96 : 551.95 = 205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.96/551.95 = 205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.96x = 551.95 × 205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.96x = 113,434.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,434.00/367.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.28

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