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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.81, 545.25 and 201.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.81, 545.25 and 201.60 is: 302.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.81 : 545.25 = 201.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.81/545.25 = 201.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.81x = 545.25 × 201.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.81x = 109,922.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,922.40/363.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.14

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