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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.25, 497.14 and 202.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.25, 497.14 and 202.91 is: 280.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.25 : 497.14 = 202.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.25/497.14 = 202.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.25x = 497.14 × 202.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.25x = 100,871.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,871.68/360.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.01

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