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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.95, 509.16 and 203.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.95, 509.16 and 203.17 is: 280.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.95 : 509.16 = 203.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.95/509.16 = 203.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.95x = 509.16 × 203.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.95x = 103,447.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,447.83/368.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.38

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