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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.16, 492.84 and 201.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.16, 492.84 and 201.88 is: 278.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.16 : 492.84 = 201.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.16/492.84 = 201.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.16x = 492.84 × 201.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.16x = 99,494.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,494.54/357.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.57

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