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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.62, 505.93 and 200.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.62, 505.93 and 200.83 is: 277.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.62 : 505.93 = 200.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.62/505.93 = 200.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.62x = 505.93 × 200.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.62x = 101,605.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,605.92/366.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.15

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