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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.72, 508.86 and 202.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.72, 508.86 and 202.97 is: 280.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.72 : 508.86 = 202.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.72/508.86 = 202.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.72x = 508.86 × 202.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.72x = 103,280.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,280.77/368.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.11

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