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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.12, 491.44 and 200.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.12, 491.44 and 200.87 is: 277.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.12 : 491.44 = 200.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.12/491.44 = 200.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.12x = 491.44 × 200.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.12x = 98,715.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,715.55/356.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.20

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