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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.20, 491.54 and 200.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.20, 491.54 and 200.95 is: 277.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.20 : 491.54 = 200.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.20/491.54 = 200.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.20x = 491.54 × 200.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.20x = 98,771.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,771.50/356.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.30

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