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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.83, 508.98 and 203.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.83, 508.98 and 203.06 is: 280.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.83 : 508.98 = 203.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.83/508.98 = 203.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.83x = 508.98 × 203.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.83x = 103,350.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,350.94/368.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.21

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