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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.15, 505.29 and 200.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.15, 505.29 and 200.36 is: 276.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.15 : 505.29 = 200.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.15/505.29 = 200.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.15x = 505.29 × 200.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.15x = 101,240.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,240.42/366.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.50

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