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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.55, 493.37 and 200.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.55, 493.37 and 200.19 is: 276.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.55 : 493.37 = 200.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.55/493.37 = 200.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.55x = 493.37 × 200.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.55x = 98,767.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,767.74/357.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.23

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