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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.76, 488.18 and 198.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.76, 488.18 and 198.51 is: 273.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.76 : 488.18 = 198.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.76/488.18 = 198.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.76x = 488.18 × 198.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.76x = 96,908.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,908.61/353.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.94

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