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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.12, 505.25 and 200.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.12, 505.25 and 200.34 is: 276.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.12 : 505.25 = 200.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.12/505.25 = 200.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.12x = 505.25 × 200.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.12x = 101,220.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,220.78/366.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.47

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