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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.65, 490.79 and 198.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.65, 490.79 and 198.29 is: 273.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.65 : 490.79 = 198.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.65/490.79 = 198.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.65x = 490.79 × 198.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.65x = 97,315.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,315.30/355.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.63

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