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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.82, 492.36 and 199.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.82, 492.36 and 199.43 is: 275.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.82 : 492.36 = 199.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.82/492.36 = 199.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.82x = 492.36 × 199.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.82x = 98,190.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,190.80/356.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.19

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