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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.14, 497 and 202.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.14, 497 and 202.81 is: 279.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.14 : 497 = 202.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.14/497 = 202.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.14x = 497 × 202.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.14x = 100,796.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,796.57/360.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.88

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