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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.12, 492.78 and 201.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.12, 492.78 and 201.87 is: 278.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.12 : 492.78 = 201.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.12/492.78 = 201.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.12x = 492.78 × 201.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.12x = 99,477.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,477.50/357.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.55

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