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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.63, 508.73 and 202.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.63, 508.73 and 202.86 is: 279.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.63 : 508.73 = 202.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.63/508.73 = 202.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.63x = 508.73 × 202.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.63x = 103,199.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,199.95/368.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.96

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