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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.45, 507.08 and 199.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.45, 507.08 and 199.40 is: 275.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.45 : 507.08 = 199.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.45/507.08 = 199.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.45x = 507.08 × 199.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.45x = 101,113.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,113.70/367.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.17

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