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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.19, 551.93 and 205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.19, 551.93 and 205.52 is: 308.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.19 : 551.93 = 205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.19/551.93 = 205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.19x = 551.93 × 205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.19x = 113,428.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,428.87/368.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.07

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