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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.27, 551.60 and 205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.27, 551.60 and 205.60 is: 307.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.27 : 551.60 = 205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.27/551.60 = 205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.27x = 551.60 × 205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.27x = 113,406.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,406.55/368.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.94

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