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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.66, 492.21 and 201.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.66, 492.21 and 201.41 is: 277.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.66 : 492.21 = 201.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.66/492.21 = 201.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.66x = 492.21 × 201.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.66x = 99,136.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,136.02/356.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.96

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