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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355, 489.90 and 199.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355, 489.90 and 199.75 is: 275.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355 : 489.90 = 199.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355/489.90 = 199.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355x = 489.90 × 199.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355x = 97,857.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,857.53/355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.66

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