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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.18, 484.62 and 197.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.18, 484.62 and 197.69 is: 272.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.18 : 484.62 = 197.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.18/484.62 = 197.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.18x = 484.62 × 197.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.18x = 95,804.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,804.53/351.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.81

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