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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.18, 490.17 and 197.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.18, 490.17 and 197.82 is: 273.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.18 : 490.17 = 197.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.18/490.17 = 197.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.18x = 490.17 × 197.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.18x = 96,965.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,965.43/355.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.01

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