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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.26, 488.87 and 199.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.26, 488.87 and 199.01 is: 274.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.26 : 488.87 = 199.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.26/488.87 = 199.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.26x = 488.87 × 199.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.26x = 97,290.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,290.02/354.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.63

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