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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.21, 491.58 and 198.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.21, 491.58 and 198.86 is: 274.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.21 : 491.58 = 198.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.21/491.58 = 198.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.21x = 491.58 × 198.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.21x = 97,755.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,755.60/356.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.43

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