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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.05, 502.45 and 206.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.05, 502.45 and 206.69 is: 285.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.05 : 502.45 = 206.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.05/502.45 = 206.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.05x = 502.45 × 206.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.05x = 103,851.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,851.39/364.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.27

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