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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.73, 529.97 and 199.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.73, 529.97 and 199.26 is: 298.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.73 : 529.97 = 199.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.73/529.97 = 199.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.73x = 529.97 × 199.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.73x = 105,600.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,600.83/353.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.54

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