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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.39, 493.16 and 202.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.39, 493.16 and 202.11 is: 278.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.39 : 493.16 = 202.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.39/493.16 = 202.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.39x = 493.16 × 202.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.39x = 99,671.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,671.56/357.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.89

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