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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.82, 493.80 and 202.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.82, 493.80 and 202.60 is: 279.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.82 : 493.80 = 202.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.82/493.80 = 202.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.82x = 493.80 × 202.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.82x = 100,043.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,043.88/357.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.59

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