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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.06, 495.50 and 201.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.06, 495.50 and 201.70 is: 278.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.06 : 495.50 = 201.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.06/495.50 = 201.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.06x = 495.50 × 201.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.06x = 99,942.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,942.35/359.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.34

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