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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.64, 507.34 and 201.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.64, 507.34 and 201.85 is: 278.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.64 : 507.34 = 201.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.64/507.34 = 201.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.64x = 507.34 × 201.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.64x = 102,406.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,406.58/367.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.55

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