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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.36, 489.03 and 199.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.36, 489.03 and 199.14 is: 274.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.36 : 489.03 = 199.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.36/489.03 = 199.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.36x = 489.03 × 199.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.36x = 97,385.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,385.43/354.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.82

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