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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.60, 489.27 and 199.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.60, 489.27 and 199.35 is: 275.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.60 : 489.27 = 199.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.60/489.27 = 199.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.60x = 489.27 × 199.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.60x = 97,535.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,535.97/354.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.06

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