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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.47, 507.13 and 201.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.47, 507.13 and 201.67 is: 278.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.47 : 507.13 = 201.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.47/507.13 = 201.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.47x = 507.13 × 201.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.47x = 102,273.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,273.99/367.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.32

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