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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.86, 493.83 and 202.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.86, 493.83 and 202.58 is: 279.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.86 : 493.83 = 202.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.86/493.83 = 202.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.86x = 493.83 × 202.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.86x = 100,040.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,040.08/357.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.55

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