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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.39, 493.16 and 200.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.39, 493.16 and 200.01 is: 275.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.39 : 493.16 = 200.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.39/493.16 = 200.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.39x = 493.16 × 200.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.39x = 98,635.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,635.93/357.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.99

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