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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.33, 490.38 and 197.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.33, 490.38 and 197.99 is: 273.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.33 : 490.38 = 197.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.33/490.38 = 197.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.33x = 490.38 × 197.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.33x = 97,090.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,090.09/355.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.24

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