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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.30, 493.07 and 199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.30, 493.07 and 199.94 is: 275.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.30 : 493.07 = 199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.30/493.07 = 199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.30x = 493.07 × 199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.30x = 98,580.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,580.95/357.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.91

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