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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.42, 495.98 and 202.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.42, 495.98 and 202.05 is: 278.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.42 : 495.98 = 202.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.42/495.98 = 202.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.42x = 495.98 × 202.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.42x = 100,214.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,214.47/359.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.82

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