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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.73, 492.28 and 199.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.73, 492.28 and 199.37 is: 275.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.73 : 492.28 = 199.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.73/492.28 = 199.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.73x = 492.28 × 199.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.73x = 98,146.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,146.60/356.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.13

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