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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.63, 492.17 and 201.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.63, 492.17 and 201.38 is: 277.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.63 : 492.17 = 201.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.63/492.17 = 201.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.63x = 492.17 × 201.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.63x = 99,109.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,109.73/356.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.91

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