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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.50, 489.22 and 199.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.50, 489.22 and 199.26 is: 274.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.50 : 489.22 = 199.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.50/489.22 = 199.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.50x = 489.22 × 199.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.50x = 97,481.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,481.98/354.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.98

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