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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.32, 493.09 and 202.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.32, 493.09 and 202.07 is: 278.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.32 : 493.09 = 202.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.32/493.09 = 202.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.32x = 493.09 × 202.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.32x = 99,638.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,638.70/357.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.85

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