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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.89, 491.16 and 198.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.89, 491.16 and 198.54 is: 274.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.89 : 491.16 = 198.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.89/491.16 = 198.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.89x = 491.16 × 198.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.89x = 97,514.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,514.91/355.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.00

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