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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.64, 489.38 and 199.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.64, 489.38 and 199.36 is: 275.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.64 : 489.38 = 199.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.64/489.38 = 199.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.64x = 489.38 × 199.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.64x = 97,562.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,562.80/354.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.10

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