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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.94, 553.05 and 206.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.94, 553.05 and 206.27 is: 309.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.94 : 553.05 = 206.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.94/553.05 = 206.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.94x = 553.05 × 206.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.94x = 114,074.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,074.86/368.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.20

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