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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.31, 505.50 and 200.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.31, 505.50 and 200.53 is: 276.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.31 : 505.50 = 200.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.31/505.50 = 200.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.31x = 505.50 × 200.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.31x = 101,367.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,367.92/366.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.73

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