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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.86, 489.72 and 199.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.86, 489.72 and 199.64 is: 275.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.86 : 489.72 = 199.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.86/489.72 = 199.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.86x = 489.72 × 199.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.86x = 97,767.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,767.70/354.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.51

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