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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.26, 495.78 and 201.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.26, 495.78 and 201.88 is: 278.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.26 : 495.78 = 201.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.26/495.78 = 201.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.26x = 495.78 × 201.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.26x = 100,085.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,085.14/359.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.59

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