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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.48, 493.30 and 200.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.48, 493.30 and 200.12 is: 276.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.48 : 493.30 = 200.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.48/493.30 = 200.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.48x = 493.30 × 200.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.48x = 98,716.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,716.98/357.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.15

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