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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.67, 487.98 and 198.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.67, 487.98 and 198.42 is: 273.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.67 : 487.98 = 198.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.67/487.98 = 198.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.67x = 487.98 × 198.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.67x = 96,824.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,824.99/353.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.77

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