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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.40, 493.12 and 202.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.40, 493.12 and 202.12 is: 278.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.40 : 493.12 = 202.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.40/493.12 = 202.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.40x = 493.12 × 202.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.40x = 99,669.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,669.41/357.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.87

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