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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.58, 493.42 and 200.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.58, 493.42 and 200.18 is: 276.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.58 : 493.42 = 200.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.58/493.42 = 200.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.58x = 493.42 × 200.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.58x = 98,772.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,772.82/357.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.23

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