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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.16, 502.56 and 206.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.16, 502.56 and 206.73 is: 285.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.16 : 502.56 = 206.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.16/502.56 = 206.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.16x = 502.56 × 206.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.16x = 103,891.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,891.57/364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.29

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