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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.71, 533.82 and 199.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.71, 533.82 and 199.37 is: 299.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.71 : 533.82 = 199.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.71/533.82 = 199.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.71x = 533.82 × 199.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.71x = 106,426.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,426.70/355.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.20

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