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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.18, 491.59 and 198.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.18, 491.59 and 198.86 is: 274.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.18 : 491.59 = 198.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.18/491.59 = 198.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.18x = 491.59 × 198.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.18x = 97,754.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,754.63/356.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.46

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