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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.54, 493.41 and 198.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.54, 493.41 and 198.03 is: 273.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.54 : 493.41 = 198.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.54/493.41 = 198.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.54x = 493.41 × 198.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.54x = 97,709.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,709.98/357.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.28

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