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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.65, 505.97 and 200.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.65, 505.97 and 200.87 is: 277.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.65 : 505.97 = 200.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.65/505.97 = 200.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.65x = 505.97 × 200.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.65x = 101,634.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,634.19/366.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.20

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