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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.88, 509.06 and 203.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.88, 509.06 and 203.09 is: 280.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.88 : 509.06 = 203.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.88/509.06 = 203.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.88x = 509.06 × 203.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.88x = 103,386.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,386.33/368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.27

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