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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.76, 493.70 and 202.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.76, 493.70 and 202.54 is: 279.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.76 : 493.70 = 202.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.76/493.70 = 202.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.76x = 493.70 × 202.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.76x = 99,994.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,994.00/357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.50

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