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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.93, 507.73 and 202.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.93, 507.73 and 202.13 is: 278.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.93 : 507.73 = 202.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.93/507.73 = 202.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.93x = 507.73 × 202.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.93x = 102,627.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,627.46/367.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.93

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