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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.11, 552.39 and 205.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.11, 552.39 and 205.90 is: 308.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.11 : 552.39 = 205.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.11/552.39 = 205.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.11x = 552.39 × 205.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.11x = 113,734.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,734.34/368.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.97

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