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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.33, 506.92 and 201.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.33, 506.92 and 201.54 is: 278.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.33 : 506.92 = 201.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.33/506.92 = 201.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.33x = 506.92 × 201.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.33x = 102,164.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,164.66/367.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.13

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