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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.11, 494.27 and 202.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.11, 494.27 and 202.89 is: 280.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.11 : 494.27 = 202.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.11/494.27 = 202.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.11x = 494.27 × 202.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.11x = 100,281.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,281.43/358.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.03

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