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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.91, 507.71 and 202.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.91, 507.71 and 202.12 is: 278.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.91 : 507.71 = 202.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.91/507.71 = 202.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.91x = 507.71 × 202.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.91x = 102,616.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,616.82/367.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.92

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