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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.80, 495.14 and 199.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.80, 495.14 and 199.29 is: 275.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.80 : 495.14 = 199.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.80/495.14 = 199.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.80x = 495.14 × 199.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.80x = 98,676.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,676.45/358.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.02

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