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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.43, 493.26 and 202.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.43, 493.26 and 202.18 is: 279.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.43 : 493.26 = 202.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.43/493.26 = 202.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.43x = 493.26 × 202.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.43x = 99,727.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,727.31/357.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.01

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