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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.68, 492.18 and 201.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.68, 492.18 and 201.43 is: 277.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.68 : 492.18 = 201.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.68/492.18 = 201.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.68x = 492.18 × 201.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.68x = 99,137.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,137.36/356.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.95

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