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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.81, 493.79 and 202.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.81, 493.79 and 202.56 is: 279.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.81 : 493.79 = 202.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.81/493.79 = 202.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.81x = 493.79 × 202.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.81x = 100,022.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,022.10/357.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.54

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