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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357, 535.50 and 200.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357, 535.50 and 200.84 is: 301.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357 : 535.50 = 200.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357/535.50 = 200.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357x = 535.50 × 200.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357x = 107,547.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,547.14/357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.25

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