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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.23, 490.19 and 197.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.23, 490.19 and 197.85 is: 273.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.23 : 490.19 = 197.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.23/490.19 = 197.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.23x = 490.19 × 197.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.23x = 96,984.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,984.59/355.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.02

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