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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.36, 495.93 and 199.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.36, 495.93 and 199.86 is: 275.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.36 : 495.93 = 199.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.36/495.93 = 199.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.36x = 495.93 × 199.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.36x = 99,116.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,116.75/359.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.81

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