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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.63, 505.89 and 200.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.63, 505.89 and 200.82 is: 277.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.63 : 505.89 = 200.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.63/505.89 = 200.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.63x = 505.89 × 200.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.63x = 101,592.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,592.83/366.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.10

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