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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.96, 509.15 and 200.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.96, 509.15 and 200.90 is: 277.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.96 : 509.15 = 200.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.96/509.15 = 200.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.96x = 509.15 × 200.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.96x = 102,290.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,290.01/368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.24

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