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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.78, 506.15 and 200.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.78, 506.15 and 200.99 is: 277.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.78 : 506.15 = 200.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.78/506.15 = 200.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.78x = 506.15 × 200.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.78x = 101,727.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,727.55/366.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.35

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