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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.58, 492.04 and 199.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.58, 492.04 and 199.18 is: 274.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.58 : 492.04 = 199.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.58/492.04 = 199.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.58x = 492.04 × 199.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.58x = 98,004.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,004.53/356.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.85

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