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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.19, 488.78 and 198.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.19, 488.78 and 198.94 is: 274.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.19 : 488.78 = 198.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.19/488.78 = 198.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.19x = 488.78 × 198.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.19x = 97,237.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,237.89/354.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.54

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