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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.05, 506.45 and 209.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.05, 506.45 and 209.66 is: 289.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.05 : 506.45 = 209.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.05/506.45 = 209.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.05x = 506.45 × 209.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.05x = 106,178.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,178.73/367.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.28

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