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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.78, 493.71 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.78, 493.71 and 202.50 is: 279.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.78 : 493.71 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.78/493.71 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.78x = 493.71 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.78x = 99,976.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,976.28/357.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.44

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