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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.38, 493.20 and 202.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.38, 493.20 and 202.12 is: 278.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.38 : 493.20 = 202.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.38/493.20 = 202.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.38x = 493.20 × 202.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.38x = 99,685.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,685.58/357.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.93

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