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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.17, 508.07 and 200.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.17, 508.07 and 200.12 is: 276.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.17 : 508.07 = 200.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.17/508.07 = 200.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.17x = 508.07 × 200.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.17x = 101,675.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,675.22/368.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.16

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