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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.11, 505.25 and 208.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.11, 505.25 and 208.72 is: 288.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.11 : 505.25 = 208.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.11/505.25 = 208.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.11x = 505.25 × 208.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.11x = 105,453.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,453.72/366.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.04

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