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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.19, 492.93 and 199.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.19, 492.93 and 199.83 is: 275.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.19 : 492.93 = 199.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.19/492.93 = 199.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.19x = 492.93 × 199.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.19x = 98,502.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,502.20/357.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.77

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