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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.39, 489.06 and 199.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.39, 489.06 and 199.14 is: 274.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.39 : 489.06 = 199.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.39/489.06 = 199.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.39x = 489.06 × 199.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.39x = 97,391.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,391.41/354.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.81

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