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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.30, 490.29 and 197.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.30, 490.29 and 197.94 is: 273.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.30 : 490.29 = 197.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.30/490.29 = 197.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.30x = 490.29 × 197.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.30x = 97,048.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,048.00/355.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.14

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