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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.86, 507.66 and 202.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.86, 507.66 and 202.07 is: 278.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.86 : 507.66 = 202.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.86/507.66 = 202.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.86x = 507.66 × 202.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.86x = 102,584.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,584.13/367.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.87

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