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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.19, 488.72 and 198.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.19, 488.72 and 198.91 is: 274.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.19 : 488.72 = 198.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.19/488.72 = 198.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.19x = 488.72 × 198.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.19x = 97,208.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,208.85/354.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.46

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