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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.49, 489.19 and 199.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.49, 489.19 and 199.24 is: 274.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.49 : 489.19 = 199.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.49/489.19 = 199.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.49x = 489.19 × 199.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.49x = 97,466.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,466.22/354.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.95

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