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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.70, 490.85 and 200.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.70, 490.85 and 200.45 is: 276.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.70 : 490.85 = 200.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.70/490.85 = 200.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.70x = 490.85 × 200.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.70x = 98,387.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,387.43/355.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.61

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