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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.14, 494.16 and 200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.14, 494.16 and 200.70 is: 276.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.14 : 494.16 = 200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.14/494.16 = 200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.14x = 494.16 × 200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.14x = 99,177.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,177.91/358.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.92

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