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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.19, 492.92 and 199.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.19, 492.92 and 199.82 is: 275.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.19 : 492.92 = 199.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.19/492.92 = 199.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.19x = 492.92 × 199.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.19x = 98,491.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,491.81/357.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.74

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