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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.69, 489.47 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.69, 489.47 and 199.44 is: 275.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.69 : 489.47 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.69/489.47 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.69x = 489.47 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.69x = 97,619.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,619.90/354.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.23

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