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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.60, 492.11 and 199.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.60, 492.11 and 199.23 is: 274.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.60 : 492.11 = 199.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.60/492.11 = 199.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.60x = 492.11 × 199.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.60x = 98,039.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,039.62/356.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.93

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