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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.99, 507.83 and 202.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.99, 507.83 and 202.21 is: 279.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.99 : 507.83 = 202.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.99/507.83 = 202.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.99x = 507.83 × 202.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.99x = 102,688.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,688.30/367.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.05

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