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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.59, 490.71 and 198.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.59, 490.71 and 198.23 is: 273.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.59 : 490.71 = 198.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.59/490.71 = 198.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.59x = 490.71 × 198.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.59x = 97,270.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,270.00/355.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.55

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