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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.55, 490.67 and 196.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.55, 490.67 and 196.04 is: 270.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.55 : 490.67 = 196.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.55/490.67 = 196.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.55x = 490.67 × 196.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.55x = 96,192.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,192.66/355.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.54

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