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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.16, 508.10 and 208.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.16, 508.10 and 208.68 is: 288.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.16 : 508.10 = 208.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.16/508.10 = 208.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.16x = 508.10 × 208.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.16x = 106,029.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,029.26/368.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.00

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