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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.76, 490.95 and 200.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.76, 490.95 and 200.50 is: 276.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.76 : 490.95 = 200.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.76/490.95 = 200.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.76x = 490.95 × 200.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.76x = 98,435.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,435.48/355.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.69

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