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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.05, 489.97 and 199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.05, 489.97 and 199.80 is: 275.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.05 : 489.97 = 199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.05/489.97 = 199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.05x = 489.97 × 199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.05x = 97,896.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,896.01/355.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.72

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