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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.56, 505.85 and 200.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.56, 505.85 and 200.78 is: 277.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.56 : 505.85 = 200.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.56/505.85 = 200.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.56x = 505.85 × 200.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.56x = 101,562.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,562.54/366.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.07

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