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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.64, 492.18 and 201.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.64, 492.18 and 201.36 is: 277.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.64 : 492.18 = 201.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.64/492.18 = 201.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.64x = 492.18 × 201.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.64x = 99,105.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,105.36/356.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.89

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