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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.93, 506.21 and 207.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.93, 506.21 and 207.38 is: 286.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.93 : 506.21 = 207.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.93/506.21 = 207.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.93x = 506.21 × 207.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.93x = 104,978.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,978.06/366.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.10

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