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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.10, 507.99 and 202.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.10, 507.99 and 202.34 is: 279.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.10 : 507.99 = 202.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.10/507.99 = 202.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.10x = 507.99 × 202.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.10x = 102,783.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,783.65/368.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.23

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