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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.92, 491.14 and 198.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.92, 491.14 and 198.54 is: 273.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.92 : 491.14 = 198.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.92/491.14 = 198.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.92x = 491.14 × 198.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.92x = 97,510.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,510.94/355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.97

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