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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.06, 491.38 and 200.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.06, 491.38 and 200.81 is: 277.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.06 : 491.38 = 200.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.06/491.38 = 200.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.06x = 491.38 × 200.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.06x = 98,674.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,674.74/356.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.13

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