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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.15, 494.25 and 202.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.15, 494.25 and 202.90 is: 280.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.15 : 494.25 = 202.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.15/494.25 = 202.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.15x = 494.25 × 202.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.15x = 100,282.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,282.31/358.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.00

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