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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.69, 490.81 and 198.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.69, 490.81 and 198.31 is: 273.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.69 : 490.81 = 198.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.69/490.81 = 198.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.69x = 490.81 × 198.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.69x = 97,329.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,329.52/355.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.64

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