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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.61, 489.38 and 199.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.61, 489.38 and 199.39 is: 275.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.61 : 489.38 = 199.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.61/489.38 = 199.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.61x = 489.38 × 199.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.61x = 97,577.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,577.48/354.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.17

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