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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.10, 490.05 and 197.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.10, 490.05 and 197.73 is: 272.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.10 : 490.05 = 197.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.10/490.05 = 197.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.10x = 490.05 × 197.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.10x = 96,897.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,897.59/355.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.88

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