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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.22, 502.50 and 206.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.22, 502.50 and 206.85 is: 285.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.22 : 502.50 = 206.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.22/502.50 = 206.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.22x = 502.50 × 206.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.22x = 103,944.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,944.79/364.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.39

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