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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.74, 507.46 and 201.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.74, 507.46 and 201.95 is: 278.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.74 : 507.46 = 201.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.74/507.46 = 201.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.74x = 507.46 × 201.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.74x = 102,479.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,479.01/367.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.68

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