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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.13, 503.89 and 199.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.13, 503.89 and 199.35 is: 275.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.13 : 503.89 = 199.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.13/503.89 = 199.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.13x = 503.89 × 199.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.13x = 100,450.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,450.47/365.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.11

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