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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.12, 496.86 and 202.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.12, 496.86 and 202.74 is: 279.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.12 : 496.86 = 202.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.12/496.86 = 202.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.12x = 496.86 × 202.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.12x = 100,733.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,733.40/360.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.72

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