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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.87, 506.19 and 209.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.87, 506.19 and 209.49 is: 289.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.87 : 506.19 = 209.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.87/506.19 = 209.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.87x = 506.19 × 209.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.87x = 106,041.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,041.74/366.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.04

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