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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.41, 493.17 and 200.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.41, 493.17 and 200.02 is: 276.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.41 : 493.17 = 200.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.41/493.17 = 200.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.41x = 493.17 × 200.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.41x = 98,642.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,642.63/357.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.00

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