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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.14, 508.04 and 202.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.14, 508.04 and 202.35 is: 279.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.14 : 508.04 = 202.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.14/508.04 = 202.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.14x = 508.04 × 202.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.14x = 102,803.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,803.55/368.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.25

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