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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.96, 509.17 and 203.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.96, 509.17 and 203.18 is: 280.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.96 : 509.17 = 203.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.96/509.17 = 203.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.96x = 509.17 × 203.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.96x = 103,453.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,453.16/368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.40

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