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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.23, 495.71 and 201.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.23, 495.71 and 201.89 is: 278.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.23 : 495.71 = 201.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.23/495.71 = 201.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.23x = 495.71 × 201.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.23x = 100,078.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,078.89/359.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.59

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