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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.41, 491.83 and 199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.41, 491.83 and 199.04 is: 274.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.41 : 491.83 = 199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.41/491.83 = 199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.41x = 491.83 × 199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.41x = 97,894.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,894.77/356.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.67

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