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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.64, 492.14 and 201.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.64, 492.14 and 201.39 is: 277.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.64 : 492.14 = 201.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.64/492.14 = 201.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.64x = 492.14 × 201.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.64x = 99,111.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,111.07/356.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.90

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