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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.96, 492.56 and 201.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.96, 492.56 and 201.72 is: 278.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.96 : 492.56 = 201.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.96/492.56 = 201.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.96x = 492.56 × 201.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.96x = 99,359.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,359.20/356.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.35

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