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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.18, 491.49 and 200.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.18, 491.49 and 200.93 is: 277.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.18 : 491.49 = 200.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.18/491.49 = 200.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.18x = 491.49 × 200.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.18x = 98,752.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,752.63/356.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.26

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