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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.80, 493.73 and 200.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.80, 493.73 and 200.42 is: 276.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.80 : 493.73 = 200.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.80/493.73 = 200.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.80x = 493.73 × 200.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.80x = 98,949.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,949.90/357.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.55

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