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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359, 495.41 and 201.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359, 495.41 and 201.61 is: 278.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359 : 495.41 = 201.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359/495.41 = 201.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359x = 495.41 × 201.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359x = 99,879.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,879.61/359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.22

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