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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.10, 491.31 and 200.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.10, 491.31 and 200.82 is: 277.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.10 : 491.31 = 200.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.10/491.31 = 200.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.10x = 491.31 × 200.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.10x = 98,664.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,664.87/356.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.07

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