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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.53, 489.25 and 199.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.53, 489.25 and 199.28 is: 275.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.53 : 489.25 = 199.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.53/489.25 = 199.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.53x = 489.25 × 199.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.53x = 97,497.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,497.74/354.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.01

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