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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.90, 495.25 and 201.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.90, 495.25 and 201.53 is: 278.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.90 : 495.25 = 201.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.90/495.25 = 201.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.90x = 495.25 × 201.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.90x = 99,809.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,809.22/358.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.10

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