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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.92, 492.50 and 199.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.92, 492.50 and 199.56 is: 275.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.92 : 492.50 = 199.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.92/492.50 = 199.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.92x = 492.50 × 199.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.92x = 98,283.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,283.30/356.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.37

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