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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.53, 507.19 and 201.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.53, 507.19 and 201.74 is: 278.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.53 : 507.19 = 201.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.53/507.19 = 201.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.53x = 507.19 × 201.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.53x = 102,323.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,323.02/367.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.41

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