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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.56, 490.72 and 198.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.56, 490.72 and 198.20 is: 273.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.56 : 490.72 = 198.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.56/490.72 = 198.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.56x = 490.72 × 198.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.56x = 97,260.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,260.70/355.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.54

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