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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.78, 507.54 and 202.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.78, 507.54 and 202.00 is: 278.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.78 : 507.54 = 202.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.78/507.54 = 202.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.78x = 507.54 × 202.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.78x = 102,522.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,522.57/367.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.76

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