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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.42, 489.08 and 199.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.42, 489.08 and 199.18 is: 274.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.42 : 489.08 = 199.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.42/489.08 = 199.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.42x = 489.08 × 199.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.42x = 97,414.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,414.95/354.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.86

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