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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.02, 492.69 and 199.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.02, 492.69 and 199.64 is: 275.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.02 : 492.69 = 199.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.02/492.69 = 199.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.02x = 492.69 × 199.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.02x = 98,358.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,358.17/357.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.50

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