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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.55, 493.40 and 200.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.55, 493.40 and 200.18 is: 276.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.55 : 493.40 = 200.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.55/493.40 = 200.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.55x = 493.40 × 200.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.55x = 98,768.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,768.81/357.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.24

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