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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.20, 492.94 and 201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.20, 492.94 and 201.96 is: 278.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.20 : 492.94 = 201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.20/492.94 = 201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.20x = 492.94 × 201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.20x = 99,554.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,554.16/357.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.71

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