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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.86, 509.01 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.86, 509.01 and 203.04 is: 280.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.86 : 509.01 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.86/509.01 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.86x = 509.01 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.86x = 103,348.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,348.63/368.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.18

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