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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.66, 507.36 and 201.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.66, 507.36 and 201.86 is: 278.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.66 : 507.36 = 201.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.66/507.36 = 201.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.66x = 507.36 × 201.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.66x = 102,415.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,415.69/367.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.56

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