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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.16, 491.49 and 198.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.16, 491.49 and 198.78 is: 274.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.16 : 491.49 = 198.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.16/491.49 = 198.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.16x = 491.49 × 198.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.16x = 97,699.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,699.61/356.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.31

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