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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.03, 488.51 and 198.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.03, 488.51 and 198.75 is: 274.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.03 : 488.51 = 198.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.03/488.51 = 198.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.03x = 488.51 × 198.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.03x = 97,090.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,090.37/354.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.24

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