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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.19, 506.64 and 209.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.19, 506.64 and 209.81 is: 289.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.19 : 506.64 = 209.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.19/506.64 = 209.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.19x = 506.64 × 209.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.19x = 106,298.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,298.14/367.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.49

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