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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.86, 553.26 and 206.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.86, 553.26 and 206.02 is: 309.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.86 : 553.26 = 206.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.86/553.26 = 206.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.86x = 553.26 × 206.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.86x = 113,982.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,982.63/368.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.01

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