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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.85, 491.06 and 198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.85, 491.06 and 198.48 is: 273.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.85 : 491.06 = 198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.85/491.06 = 198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.85x = 491.06 × 198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.85x = 97,463.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,463.13/355.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.89

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