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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.71, 490.87 and 198.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.71, 490.87 and 198.33 is: 273.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.71 : 490.87 = 198.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.71/490.87 = 198.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.71x = 490.87 × 198.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.71x = 97,354.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,354.25/355.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.69

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