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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.11, 505.23 and 206.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.11, 505.23 and 206.59 is: 285.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.11 : 505.23 = 206.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.11/505.23 = 206.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.11x = 505.23 × 206.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.11x = 104,372.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,372.94/366.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.09

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