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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.29, 505.48 and 200.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.29, 505.48 and 200.51 is: 276.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.29 : 505.48 = 200.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.29/505.48 = 200.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.29x = 505.48 × 200.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.29x = 101,353.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,353.79/366.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.70

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