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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.22, 506.77 and 201.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.22, 506.77 and 201.44 is: 277.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.22 : 506.77 = 201.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.22/506.77 = 201.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.22x = 506.77 × 201.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.22x = 102,083.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,083.75/367.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.99

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