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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.90, 507.72 and 202.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.90, 507.72 and 202.12 is: 278.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.90 : 507.72 = 202.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.90/507.72 = 202.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.90x = 507.72 × 202.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.90x = 102,620.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,620.37/367.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.94

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