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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.09, 491.39 and 198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.09, 491.39 and 198.72 is: 274.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.09 : 491.39 = 198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.09/491.39 = 198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.09x = 491.39 × 198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.09x = 97,648.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,648.03/356.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.23

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