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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.17, 481.81 and 199.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.17, 481.81 and 199.77 is: 275.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.17 : 481.81 = 199.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.17/481.81 = 199.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.17x = 481.81 × 199.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.17x = 96,250.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,250.68/349.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.66

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