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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.27, 493.03 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.27, 493.03 and 202.02 is: 278.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.27 : 493.03 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.27/493.03 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.27x = 493.03 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.27x = 99,604.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,604.02/357.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.79

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