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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.14, 505.20 and 208.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.14, 505.20 and 208.76 is: 288.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.14 : 505.20 = 208.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.14/505.20 = 208.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.14x = 505.20 × 208.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.14x = 105,465.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,465.55/366.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.05

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