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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.10, 502.50 and 206.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.10, 502.50 and 206.74 is: 285.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.10 : 502.50 = 206.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.10/502.50 = 206.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.10x = 502.50 × 206.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.10x = 103,886.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,886.85/364.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.33

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