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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.94, 492.56 and 199.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.94, 492.56 and 199.56 is: 275.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.94 : 492.56 = 199.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.94/492.56 = 199.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.94x = 492.56 × 199.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.94x = 98,295.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,295.27/356.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.38

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