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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.04, 489.92 and 199.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.04, 489.92 and 199.68 is: 275.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.04 : 489.92 = 199.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.04/489.92 = 199.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.04x = 489.92 × 199.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.04x = 97,827.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,827.23/355.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.54

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