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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.20, 552.03 and 205.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.20, 552.03 and 205.93 is: 308.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.20 : 552.03 = 205.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.20/552.03 = 205.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.20x = 552.03 × 205.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.20x = 113,679.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,679.54/368.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.74

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