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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.38, 486.27 and 197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.38, 486.27 and 197.12 is: 272.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.38 : 486.27 = 197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.38/486.27 = 197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.38x = 486.27 × 197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.38x = 95,853.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,853.54/352.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.02

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