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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.47, 491.89 and 199.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.47, 491.89 and 199.08 is: 274.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.47 : 491.89 = 199.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.47/491.89 = 199.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.47x = 491.89 × 199.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.47x = 97,925.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,925.46/356.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.71

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