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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357, 492.66 and 201.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357, 492.66 and 201.78 is: 278.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357 : 492.66 = 201.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357/492.66 = 201.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357x = 492.66 × 201.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357x = 99,408.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,408.93/357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.46

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