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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.76, 492.32 and 201.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.76, 492.32 and 201.54 is: 278.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.76 : 492.32 = 201.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.76/492.32 = 201.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.76x = 492.32 × 201.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.76x = 99,222.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,222.17/356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.12

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