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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.23, 503.99 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.23, 503.99 and 199.44 is: 275.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.23 : 503.99 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.23/503.99 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.23x = 503.99 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.23x = 100,514.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,514.77/365.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.21

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