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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.97, 492.59 and 199.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.97, 492.59 and 199.59 is: 275.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.97 : 492.59 = 199.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.97/492.59 = 199.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.97x = 492.59 × 199.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.97x = 98,316.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,316.04/356.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.42

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