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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.47, 505.69 and 200.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.47, 505.69 and 200.68 is: 276.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.47 : 505.69 = 200.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.47/505.69 = 200.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.47x = 505.69 × 200.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.47x = 101,479.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,479.34/366.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.91

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