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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.33, 491.67 and 198.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.33, 491.67 and 198.95 is: 274.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.33 : 491.67 = 198.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.33/491.67 = 198.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.33x = 491.67 × 198.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.33x = 97,819.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,819.17/356.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.52

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