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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.65, 489.41 and 199.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.65, 489.41 and 199.40 is: 275.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.65 : 489.41 = 199.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.65/489.41 = 199.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.65x = 489.41 × 199.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.65x = 97,588.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,588.35/354.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.17

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