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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367, 506.44 and 201.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367, 506.44 and 201.22 is: 277.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367 : 506.44 = 201.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367/506.44 = 201.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367x = 506.44 × 201.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367x = 101,905.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,905.86/367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.67

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