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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.73, 552.72 and 206.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.73, 552.72 and 206.07 is: 308.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.73 : 552.72 = 206.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.73/552.72 = 206.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.73x = 552.72 × 206.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.73x = 113,899.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,899.01/368.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.90

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