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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.88, 507.68 and 202.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.88, 507.68 and 202.10 is: 278.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.88 : 507.68 = 202.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.88/507.68 = 202.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.88x = 507.68 × 202.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.88x = 102,602.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,602.13/367.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.90

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