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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.57, 507.22 and 201.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.57, 507.22 and 201.78 is: 278.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.57 : 507.22 = 201.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.57/507.22 = 201.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.57x = 507.22 × 201.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.57x = 102,346.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,346.85/367.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.44

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