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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.19, 490.17 and 199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.19, 490.17 and 199.94 is: 275.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.19 : 490.17 = 199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.19/490.17 = 199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.19x = 490.17 × 199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.19x = 98,003.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,003.36/355.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.92

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