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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.30, 491.69 and 198.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.30, 491.69 and 198.92 is: 274.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.30 : 491.69 = 198.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.30/491.69 = 198.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.30x = 491.69 × 198.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.30x = 97,805.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,805.98/356.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.50

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