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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.72, 506.08 and 200.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.72, 506.08 and 200.93 is: 277.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.72 : 506.08 = 200.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.72/506.08 = 200.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.72x = 506.08 × 200.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.72x = 101,688.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,688.17/366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.29

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