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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.12, 555.18 and 207.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.12, 555.18 and 207.92 is: 311.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.12 : 555.18 = 207.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.12/555.18 = 207.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.12x = 555.18 × 207.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.12x = 115,429.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,429.21/370.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.87

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