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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.05, 535.08 and 200.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.05, 535.08 and 200.74 is: 300.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.05 : 535.08 = 200.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.05/535.08 = 200.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.05x = 535.08 × 200.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.05x = 107,411.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,411.96/357.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.83

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