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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.64, 552.51 and 206.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.64, 552.51 and 206.10 is: 308.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.64 : 552.51 = 206.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.64/552.51 = 206.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.64x = 552.51 × 206.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.64x = 113,872.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,872.31/368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.90

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