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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.64, 505.96 and 200.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.64, 505.96 and 200.85 is: 277.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.64 : 505.96 = 200.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.64/505.96 = 200.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.64x = 505.96 × 200.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.64x = 101,619.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,619.10/366.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.17

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