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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.39, 506.99 and 201.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.39, 506.99 and 201.61 is: 278.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.39 : 506.99 = 201.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.39/506.99 = 201.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.39x = 506.99 × 201.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.39x = 102,214.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,214.25/367.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.22

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