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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.09, 490 and 199.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.09, 490 and 199.84 is: 275.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.09 : 490 = 199.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.09/490 = 199.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.09x = 490 × 199.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.09x = 97,921.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,921.60/355.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.77

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