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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.67, 492.20 and 201.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.67, 492.20 and 201.42 is: 277.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.67 : 492.20 = 201.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.67/492.20 = 201.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.67x = 492.20 × 201.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.67x = 99,135.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,135.96/356.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.95

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