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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.37, 506.96 and 201.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.37, 506.96 and 201.55 is: 278.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.37 : 506.96 = 201.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.37/506.96 = 201.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.37x = 506.96 × 201.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.37x = 102,175.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,175.51/367.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.13

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