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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.22, 490.17 and 197.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.22, 490.17 and 197.86 is: 273.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.22 : 490.17 = 197.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.22/490.17 = 197.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.22x = 490.17 × 197.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.22x = 96,985.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,985.04/355.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.03

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