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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.19, 492.95 and 201.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.19, 492.95 and 201.94 is: 278.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.19 : 492.95 = 201.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.19/492.95 = 201.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.19x = 492.95 × 201.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.19x = 99,545.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,545.60/357.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.69

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