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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.96, 488.46 and 198.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.96, 488.46 and 198.71 is: 274.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.96 : 488.46 = 198.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.96/488.46 = 198.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.96x = 488.46 × 198.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.96x = 97,061.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,061.89/353.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.22

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