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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.12, 494.16 and 202.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.12, 494.16 and 202.87 is: 279.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.12 : 494.16 = 202.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.12/494.16 = 202.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.12x = 494.16 × 202.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.12x = 100,250.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,250.24/358.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.93

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