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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.83, 506.18 and 207.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.83, 506.18 and 207.29 is: 286.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.83 : 506.18 = 207.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.83/506.18 = 207.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.83x = 506.18 × 207.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.83x = 104,927.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,927.84/366.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.04

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