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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.63, 490.71 and 198.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.63, 490.71 and 198.26 is: 273.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.63 : 490.71 = 198.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.63/490.71 = 198.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.63x = 490.71 × 198.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.63x = 97,288.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,288.16/355.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.57

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