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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.49, 507.11 and 201.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.49, 507.11 and 201.68 is: 278.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.49 : 507.11 = 201.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.49/507.11 = 201.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.49x = 507.11 × 201.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.49x = 102,270.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,270.40/367.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.30

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