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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.48, 490.56 and 198.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.48, 490.56 and 198.09 is: 273.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.48 : 490.56 = 198.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.48/490.56 = 198.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.48x = 490.56 × 198.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.48x = 97,175.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,175.03/355.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.36

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