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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.92, 493.90 and 200.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.92, 493.90 and 200.54 is: 276.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.92 : 493.90 = 200.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.92/493.90 = 200.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.92x = 493.90 × 200.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.92x = 99,046.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,046.71/357.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.73

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