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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.16, 492.87 and 199.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.16, 492.87 and 199.78 is: 275.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.16 : 492.87 = 199.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.16/492.87 = 199.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.16x = 492.87 × 199.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.16x = 98,465.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,465.57/357.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.69

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