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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.12, 507.98 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.12, 507.98 and 202.32 is: 279.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.12 : 507.98 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.12/507.98 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.12x = 507.98 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.12x = 102,774.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,774.51/368.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.19

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