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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.56, 493.47 and 200.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.56, 493.47 and 200.21 is: 276.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.56 : 493.47 = 200.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.56/493.47 = 200.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.56x = 493.47 × 200.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.56x = 98,797.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,797.63/357.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.31

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