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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.13, 494.19 and 200.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.13, 494.19 and 200.79 is: 277.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.13 : 494.19 = 200.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.13/494.19 = 200.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.13x = 494.19 × 200.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.13x = 99,228.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,228.41/358.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.08

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