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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.11, 490.07 and 199.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.11, 490.07 and 199.89 is: 275.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.11 : 490.07 = 199.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.11/490.07 = 199.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.11x = 490.07 × 199.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.11x = 97,959.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,959.09/355.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.86

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