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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.22, 492.90 and 199.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.22, 492.90 and 199.84 is: 275.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.22 : 492.90 = 199.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.22/492.90 = 199.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.22x = 492.90 × 199.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.22x = 98,501.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,501.14/357.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.74

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