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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.18, 495.64 and 201.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.18, 495.64 and 201.78 is: 278.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.18 : 495.64 = 201.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.18/495.64 = 201.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.18x = 495.64 × 201.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.18x = 100,010.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,010.24/359.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.44

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