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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.01, 492.66 and 201.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.01, 492.66 and 201.75 is: 278.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.01 : 492.66 = 201.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.01/492.66 = 201.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.01x = 492.66 × 201.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.01x = 99,393.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,393.15/357.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.40

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