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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.51, 493.32 and 200.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.51, 493.32 and 200.15 is: 276.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.51 : 493.32 = 200.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.51/493.32 = 200.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.51x = 493.32 × 200.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.51x = 98,736.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,736.28/357.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.18

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