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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.64, 493.51 and 202.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.64, 493.51 and 202.39 is: 279.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.64 : 493.51 = 202.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.64/493.51 = 202.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.64x = 493.51 × 202.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.64x = 99,881.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,881.49/357.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.28

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