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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.23, 492.95 and 199.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.23, 492.95 and 199.89 is: 275.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.23 : 492.95 = 199.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.23/492.95 = 199.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.23x = 492.95 × 199.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.23x = 98,535.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,535.78/357.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.83

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