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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.27, 506.93 and 209.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.27, 506.93 and 209.98 is: 289.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.27 : 506.93 = 209.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.27/506.93 = 209.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.27x = 506.93 × 209.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.27x = 106,445.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,445.16/367.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.83

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