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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.14, 492.87 and 201.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.14, 492.87 and 201.86 is: 278.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.14 : 492.87 = 201.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.14/492.87 = 201.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.14x = 492.87 × 201.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.14x = 99,490.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,490.74/357.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.58

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