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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.19, 553.88 and 206.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.19, 553.88 and 206.98 is: 310.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.19 : 553.88 = 206.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.19/553.88 = 206.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.19x = 553.88 × 206.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.19x = 114,642.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,642.08/369.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.52

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