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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.55, 492.01 and 199.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.55, 492.01 and 199.18 is: 274.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.55 : 492.01 = 199.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.55/492.01 = 199.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.55x = 492.01 × 199.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.55x = 97,998.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,998.55/356.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.85

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