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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.88, 533.92 and 201.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.88, 533.92 and 201.91 is: 302.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.88 : 533.92 = 201.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.88/533.92 = 201.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.88x = 533.92 × 201.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.88x = 107,803.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,803.79/355.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.92

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