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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.26, 493 and 202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.26, 493 and 202 is: 278.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.26 : 493 = 202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.26/493 = 202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.26x = 493 × 202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.26x = 99,586
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,586/357.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.75

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