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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.10, 492.72 and 201.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.10, 492.72 and 201.85 is: 278.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.10 : 492.72 = 201.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.10/492.72 = 201.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.10x = 492.72 × 201.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.10x = 99,453.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,453.54/357.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.51

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