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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.91, 493.86 and 200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.91, 493.86 and 200.52 is: 276.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.91 : 493.86 = 200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.91/493.86 = 200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.91x = 493.86 × 200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.91x = 99,028.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,028.81/357.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.69

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