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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.78, 533.97 and 201.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.78, 533.97 and 201.88 is: 302.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.78 : 533.97 = 201.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.78/533.97 = 201.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.78x = 533.97 × 201.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.78x = 107,797.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,797.86/355.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.99

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