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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351, 526.66 and 199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351, 526.66 and 199 is: 298.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351 : 526.66 = 199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351/526.66 = 199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351x = 526.66 × 199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351x = 104,805.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,805.34/351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.59

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