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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.90, 552.64 and 206.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.90, 552.64 and 206.09 is: 308.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.90 : 552.64 = 206.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.90/552.64 = 206.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.90x = 552.64 × 206.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.90x = 113,893.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,893.84/368.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.74

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