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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.77, 490.94 and 198.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.77, 490.94 and 198.40 is: 273.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.77 : 490.94 = 198.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.77/490.94 = 198.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.77x = 490.94 × 198.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.77x = 97,402.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,402.50/355.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.78

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