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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.18, 488.76 and 198.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.18, 488.76 and 198.96 is: 274.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.18 : 488.76 = 198.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.18/488.76 = 198.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.18x = 488.76 × 198.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.18x = 97,243.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,243.69/354.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.56

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