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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.14, 491.49 and 200.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.14, 491.49 and 200.86 is: 277.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.14 : 491.49 = 200.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.14/491.49 = 200.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.14x = 491.49 × 200.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.14x = 98,720.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,720.68/356.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.20

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