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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.89, 492.48 and 199.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.89, 492.48 and 199.52 is: 275.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.89 : 492.48 = 199.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.89/492.48 = 199.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.89x = 492.48 × 199.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.89x = 98,257.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,257.26/356.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.32

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