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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.76, 492.33 and 201.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.76, 492.33 and 201.50 is: 278.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.76 : 492.33 = 201.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.76/492.33 = 201.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.76x = 492.33 × 201.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.76x = 99,204.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,204.50/356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.07

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