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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.72, 490.88 and 200.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.72, 490.88 and 200.46 is: 276.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.72 : 490.88 = 200.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.72/490.88 = 200.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.72x = 490.88 × 200.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.72x = 98,401.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,401.80/355.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.63

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