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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.25, 508.17 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.25, 508.17 and 202.50 is: 279.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.25 : 508.17 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.25/508.17 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.25x = 508.17 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.25x = 102,905.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,905.18/368.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.45

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