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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.23, 490.25 and 197.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.23, 490.25 and 197.89 is: 273.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.23 : 490.25 = 197.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.23/490.25 = 197.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.23x = 490.25 × 197.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.23x = 97,014.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,014.84/355.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.10

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