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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.89, 509.08 and 203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.89, 509.08 and 203.12 is: 280.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.89 : 509.08 = 203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.89/509.08 = 203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.89x = 509.08 × 203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.89x = 103,401.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,401.28/368.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.31

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