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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.31, 506.85 and 209.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.31, 506.85 and 209.95 is: 289.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.31 : 506.85 = 209.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.31/506.85 = 209.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.31x = 506.85 × 209.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.31x = 106,413.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,413.16/367.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.71

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