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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.69, 490.91 and 198.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.69, 490.91 and 198.37 is: 273.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.69 : 490.91 = 198.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.69/490.91 = 198.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.69x = 490.91 × 198.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.69x = 97,381.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,381.82/355.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.78

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