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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.20, 502.56 and 206.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.20, 502.56 and 206.83 is: 285.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.20 : 502.56 = 206.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.20/502.56 = 206.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.20x = 502.56 × 206.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.20x = 103,944.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,944.48/364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.40

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