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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.51, 554.13 and 207.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.51, 554.13 and 207.51 is: 311.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.51 : 554.13 = 207.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.51/554.13 = 207.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.51x = 554.13 × 207.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.51x = 114,987.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,987.52/369.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.19

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