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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.91, 489.77 and 199.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.91, 489.77 and 199.66 is: 275.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.91 : 489.77 = 199.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.91/489.77 = 199.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.91x = 489.77 × 199.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.91x = 97,787.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,787.48/354.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.53

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