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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.89, 492.49 and 201.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.89, 492.49 and 201.64 is: 278.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.89 : 492.49 = 201.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.89/492.49 = 201.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.89x = 492.49 × 201.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.89x = 99,305.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,305.68/356.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.25

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