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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.93, 493.95 and 200.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.93, 493.95 and 200.57 is: 276.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.93 : 493.95 = 200.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.93/493.95 = 200.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.93x = 493.95 × 200.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.93x = 99,069.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,069.08/357.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.78

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