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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.51, 490.59 and 200.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.51, 490.59 and 200.25 is: 276.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.51 : 490.59 = 200.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.51/490.59 = 200.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.51x = 490.59 × 200.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.51x = 98,239.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,239.65/355.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.33

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