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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.86, 554.28 and 206.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.86, 554.28 and 206.68 is: 310.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.86 : 554.28 = 206.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.86/554.28 = 206.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.86x = 554.28 × 206.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.86x = 114,558.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,558.59/368.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.57

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