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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.19, 551.52 and 205.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.19, 551.52 and 205.95 is: 308.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.19 : 551.52 = 205.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.19/551.52 = 205.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.19x = 551.52 × 205.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.19x = 113,585.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,585.54/368.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.50

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