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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.98, 492.63 and 199.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.98, 492.63 and 199.63 is: 275.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.98 : 492.63 = 199.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.98/492.63 = 199.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.98x = 492.63 × 199.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.98x = 98,343.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,343.73/356.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.49

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