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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.25, 506.66 and 209.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.25, 506.66 and 209.84 is: 289.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.25 : 506.66 = 209.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.25/506.66 = 209.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.25x = 506.66 × 209.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.25x = 106,313.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,313.95/367.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.49

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