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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.78, 507.54 and 201.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.78, 507.54 and 201.99 is: 278.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.78 : 507.54 = 201.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.78/507.54 = 201.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.78x = 507.54 × 201.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.78x = 102,518.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,518.00/367.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.75

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