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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.14, 488.74 and 198.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.14, 488.74 and 198.90 is: 274.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.14 : 488.74 = 198.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.14/488.74 = 198.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.14x = 488.74 × 198.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.14x = 97,210.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,210.39/354.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.50

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