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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.75, 508.91 and 203.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.75, 508.91 and 203.00 is: 280.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.75 : 508.91 = 203.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.75/508.91 = 203.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.75x = 508.91 × 203.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.75x = 103,305.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,305.17/368.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.15

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