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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.54, 505.83 and 200.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.54, 505.83 and 200.74 is: 277.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.54 : 505.83 = 200.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.54/505.83 = 200.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.54x = 505.83 × 200.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.54x = 101,539.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,539.71/366.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.02

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