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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.09, 494.10 and 200.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.09, 494.10 and 200.68 is: 276.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.09 : 494.10 = 200.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.09/494.10 = 200.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.09x = 494.10 × 200.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.09x = 99,155.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,155.99/358.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.90

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