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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.83, 493.79 and 200.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.83, 493.79 and 200.42 is: 276.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.83 : 493.79 = 200.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.83/493.79 = 200.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.83x = 493.79 × 200.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.83x = 98,961.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,961.92/357.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.57

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