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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.63, 493.46 and 200.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.63, 493.46 and 200.26 is: 276.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.63 : 493.46 = 200.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.63/493.46 = 200.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.63x = 493.46 × 200.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.63x = 98,819.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,819.02/357.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.31

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