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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.46, 490.54 and 198.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.46, 490.54 and 198.09 is: 273.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.46 : 490.54 = 198.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.46/490.54 = 198.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.46x = 490.54 × 198.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.46x = 97,171.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,171.07/355.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.37

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