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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356, 491.32 and 200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356, 491.32 and 200.80 is: 277.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356 : 491.32 = 200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356/491.32 = 200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356x = 491.32 × 200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356x = 98,657.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,657.06/356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.13

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