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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.31, 506.89 and 201.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.31, 506.89 and 201.53 is: 278.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.31 : 506.89 = 201.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.31/506.89 = 201.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.31x = 506.89 × 201.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.31x = 102,150.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,150.50/367.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.10

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