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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.94, 494.05 and 202.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.94, 494.05 and 202.74 is: 279.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.94 : 494.05 = 202.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.94/494.05 = 202.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.94x = 494.05 × 202.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.94x = 100,163.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,163.70/357.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.83

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