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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.72, 492.26 and 199.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.72, 492.26 and 199.35 is: 275.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.72 : 492.26 = 199.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.72/492.26 = 199.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.72x = 492.26 × 199.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.72x = 98,131.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,131.03/356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.10

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