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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.82, 489.63 and 199.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.82, 489.63 and 199.58 is: 275.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.82 : 489.63 = 199.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.82/489.63 = 199.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.82x = 489.63 × 199.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.82x = 97,720.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,720.36/354.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.41

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