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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.76, 507.51 and 201.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.76, 507.51 and 201.98 is: 278.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.76 : 507.51 = 201.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.76/507.51 = 201.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.76x = 507.51 × 201.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.76x = 102,504.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,504.33/367.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.73

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