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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.76, 492.30 and 199.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.76, 492.30 and 199.39 is: 275.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.76 : 492.30 = 199.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.76/492.30 = 199.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.76x = 492.30 × 199.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.76x = 98,158.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,158.57/356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.14

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