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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.80, 508.95 and 203.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.80, 508.95 and 203.01 is: 280.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.80 : 508.95 = 203.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.80/508.95 = 203.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.80x = 508.95 × 203.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.80x = 103,321.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,321.94/368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.16

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