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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.80, 492.39 and 199.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.80, 492.39 and 199.42 is: 275.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.80 : 492.39 = 199.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.80/492.39 = 199.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.80x = 492.39 × 199.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.80x = 98,192.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,192.41/356.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.20

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