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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.38, 506.99 and 199.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.38, 506.99 and 199.33 is: 275.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.38 : 506.99 = 199.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.38/506.99 = 199.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.38x = 506.99 × 199.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.38x = 101,058.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,058.65/367.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.08

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