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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.52, 551.90 and 205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.52, 551.90 and 205.80 is: 308.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.52 : 551.90 = 205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.52/551.90 = 205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.52x = 551.90 × 205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.52x = 113,581.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,581.02/368.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.21

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