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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.55, 551.91 and 205.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.55, 551.91 and 205.91 is: 308.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.55 : 551.91 = 205.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.55/551.91 = 205.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.55x = 551.91 × 205.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.55x = 113,643.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,643.87/368.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.35

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