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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.64, 494.93 and 201.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.64, 494.93 and 201.31 is: 277.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.64 : 494.93 = 201.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.64/494.93 = 201.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.64x = 494.93 × 201.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.64x = 99,631.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,631.88/358.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.80

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