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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.76, 489.56 and 199.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.76, 489.56 and 199.52 is: 275.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.76 : 489.56 = 199.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.76/489.56 = 199.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.76x = 489.56 × 199.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.76x = 97,677.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,677.01/354.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.33

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