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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.86, 509.02 and 203.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.86, 509.02 and 203.07 is: 280.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.86 : 509.02 = 203.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.86/509.02 = 203.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.86x = 509.02 × 203.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.86x = 103,366.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,366.18/368.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.23

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