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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.65, 508.75 and 202.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.65, 508.75 and 202.87 is: 279.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.65 : 508.75 = 202.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.65/508.75 = 202.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.65x = 508.75 × 202.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.65x = 103,210.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,210.24/368.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.97

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