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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.13, 495.58 and 201.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.13, 495.58 and 201.74 is: 278.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.13 : 495.58 = 201.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.13/495.58 = 201.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.13x = 495.58 × 201.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.13x = 99,975.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,975.33/359.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.38

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