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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.62, 489.38 and 199.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.62, 489.38 and 199.37 is: 275.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.62 : 489.38 = 199.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.62/489.38 = 199.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.62x = 489.38 × 199.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.62x = 97,569.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,569.04/354.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.13

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