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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.29, 493.04 and 199.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.29, 493.04 and 199.91 is: 275.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.29 : 493.04 = 199.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.29/493.04 = 199.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.29x = 493.04 × 199.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.29x = 98,563.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,563.63/357.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.86

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