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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.71, 490.84 and 198.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.71, 490.84 and 198.35 is: 273.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.71 : 490.84 = 198.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.71/490.84 = 198.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.71x = 490.84 × 198.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.71x = 97,358.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,358.11/355.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.70

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