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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.83, 493.80 and 200.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.83, 493.80 and 200.47 is: 276.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.83 : 493.80 = 200.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.83/493.80 = 200.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.83x = 493.80 × 200.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.83x = 98,992.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,992.09/357.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.65

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