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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.76, 490.94 and 200.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.76, 490.94 and 200.51 is: 276.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.76 : 490.94 = 200.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.76/490.94 = 200.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.76x = 490.94 × 200.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.76x = 98,438.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,438.38/355.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.70

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