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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.05, 491.35 and 200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.05, 491.35 and 200.80 is: 277.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.05 : 491.35 = 200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.05/491.35 = 200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.05x = 491.35 × 200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.05x = 98,663.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,663.08/356.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.10

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