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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.38, 489.11 and 199.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.38, 489.11 and 199.13 is: 274.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.38 : 489.11 = 199.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.38/489.11 = 199.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.38x = 489.11 × 199.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.38x = 97,393.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,393.03/354.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.83

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