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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.80, 489.62 and 199.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.80, 489.62 and 199.55 is: 275.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.80 : 489.62 = 199.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.80/489.62 = 199.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.80x = 489.62 × 199.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.80x = 97,702.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,702.08/354.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.37

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