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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.47, 490.58 and 198.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.47, 490.58 and 198.14 is: 273.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.47 : 490.58 = 198.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.47/490.58 = 198.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.47x = 490.58 × 198.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.47x = 97,200.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,200.08/355.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.44

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