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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.38, 486.28 and 197.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.38, 486.28 and 197.13 is: 272.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.38 : 486.28 = 197.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.38/486.28 = 197.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.38x = 486.28 × 197.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.38x = 95,860.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,860.38/352.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.04

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