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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.02, 488.53 and 198.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.02, 488.53 and 198.74 is: 274.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.02 : 488.53 = 198.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.02/488.53 = 198.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.02x = 488.53 × 198.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.02x = 97,090.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,090.45/354.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.25

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