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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.20, 502.61 and 206.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.20, 502.61 and 206.87 is: 285.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.20 : 502.61 = 206.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.20/502.61 = 206.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.20x = 502.61 × 206.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.20x = 103,971.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,971.38/364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.48

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