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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.73, 507.45 and 201.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.73, 507.45 and 201.92 is: 278.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.73 : 507.45 = 201.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.73/507.45 = 201.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.73x = 507.45 × 201.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.73x = 102,466.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,466.88/367.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.65

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