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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.75, 507.47 and 201.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.75, 507.47 and 201.97 is: 278.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.75 : 507.47 = 201.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.75/507.47 = 201.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.75x = 507.47 × 201.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.75x = 102,491.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,491.18/367.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.70

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