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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.17, 490.10 and 199.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.17, 490.10 and 199.92 is: 275.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.17 : 490.10 = 199.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.17/490.10 = 199.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.17x = 490.10 × 199.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.17x = 97,979.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,979.79/355.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.87

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