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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.32, 493.08 and 202.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.32, 493.08 and 202.06 is: 278.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.32 : 493.08 = 202.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.32/493.08 = 202.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.32x = 493.08 × 202.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.32x = 99,631.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,631.74/357.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.83

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