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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.75, 490.97 and 200.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.75, 490.97 and 200.53 is: 276.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.75 : 490.97 = 200.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.75/490.97 = 200.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.75x = 490.97 × 200.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.75x = 98,454.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,454.21/355.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.75

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