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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.48, 491.92 and 199.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.48, 491.92 and 199.14 is: 274.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.48 : 491.92 = 199.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.48/491.92 = 199.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.48x = 491.92 × 199.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.48x = 97,958.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,958.49/356.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.79

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