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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.81, 493.76 and 200.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.81, 493.76 and 200.45 is: 276.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.81 : 493.76 = 200.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.81/493.76 = 200.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.81x = 493.76 × 200.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.81x = 98,970.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,970.72/357.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.60

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