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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.92, 495.26 and 201.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.92, 495.26 and 201.51 is: 278.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.92 : 495.26 = 201.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.92/495.26 = 201.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.92x = 495.26 × 201.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.92x = 99,802.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,802.20/358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.07

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