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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.21, 508.16 and 202.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.21, 508.16 and 202.45 is: 279.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.21 : 508.16 = 202.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.21/508.16 = 202.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.21x = 508.16 × 202.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.21x = 102,875.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,875.98/368.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.40

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