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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357, 492.60 and 199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357, 492.60 and 199.62 is: 275.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357 : 492.60 = 199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357/492.60 = 199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357x = 492.60 × 199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357x = 98,332.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,332.81/357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.44

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