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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.07, 551.74 and 205.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.07, 551.74 and 205.41 is: 307.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.07 : 551.74 = 205.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.07/551.74 = 205.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.07x = 551.74 × 205.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.07x = 113,332.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,332.91/368.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.91

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