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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.32, 488.95 and 199.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.32, 488.95 and 199.07 is: 274.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.32 : 488.95 = 199.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.32/488.95 = 199.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.32x = 488.95 × 199.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.32x = 97,332.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,332.83/354.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.71

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