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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.72, 534.06 and 201.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.72, 534.06 and 201.74 is: 302.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.72 : 534.06 = 201.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.72/534.06 = 201.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.72x = 534.06 × 201.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.72x = 107,741.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,741.26/355.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.88

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