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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.02, 491.33 and 200.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.02, 491.33 and 200.78 is: 277.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.02 : 491.33 = 200.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.02/491.33 = 200.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.02x = 491.33 × 200.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.02x = 98,649.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,649.24/356.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.09

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