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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.03, 507.88 and 202.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.03, 507.88 and 202.26 is: 279.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.03 : 507.88 = 202.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.03/507.88 = 202.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.03x = 507.88 × 202.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.03x = 102,724.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,724.31/368.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.12

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