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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.02, 505.08 and 208.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.02, 505.08 and 208.67 is: 287.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.02 : 505.08 = 208.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.02/505.08 = 208.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.02x = 505.08 × 208.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.02x = 105,392.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,392.13/366.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.94

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