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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.49, 493.30 and 200.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.49, 493.30 and 200.15 is: 276.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.49 : 493.30 = 200.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.49/493.30 = 200.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.49x = 493.30 × 200.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.49x = 98,730.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,730.53/357.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.18

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