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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354, 530.58 and 199.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354, 530.58 and 199.86 is: 299.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354 : 530.58 = 199.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354/530.58 = 199.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354x = 530.58 × 199.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354x = 106,041.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,041.72/354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.55

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