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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.59, 483.84 and 199.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.59, 483.84 and 199.18 is: 274.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.59 : 483.84 = 199.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.59/483.84 = 199.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.59x = 483.84 × 199.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.59x = 96,371.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,371.11/350.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.88

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