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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.69, 508.78 and 202.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.69, 508.78 and 202.90 is: 280.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.69 : 508.78 = 202.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.69/508.78 = 202.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.69x = 508.78 × 202.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.69x = 103,231.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,231.46/368.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.00

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