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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.91, 488.39 and 198.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.91, 488.39 and 198.66 is: 274.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.91 : 488.39 = 198.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.91/488.39 = 198.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.91x = 488.39 × 198.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.91x = 97,024.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,024.05/353.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.15

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