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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.94, 495.35 and 201.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.94, 495.35 and 201.57 is: 278.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.94 : 495.35 = 201.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.94/495.35 = 201.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.94x = 495.35 × 201.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.94x = 99,847.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,847.70/358.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.17

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