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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.12, 492.81 and 199.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.12, 492.81 and 199.72 is: 275.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.12 : 492.81 = 199.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.12/492.81 = 199.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.12x = 492.81 × 199.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.12x = 98,423.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,423.38/357.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.60

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