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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.23, 553.55 and 206.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.23, 553.55 and 206.87 is: 310.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.23 : 553.55 = 206.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.23/553.55 = 206.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.23x = 553.55 × 206.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.23x = 114,509.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,509.09/369.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.13

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