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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.39, 486.30 and 197.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.39, 486.30 and 197.14 is: 272.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.39 : 486.30 = 197.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.39/486.30 = 197.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.39x = 486.30 × 197.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.39x = 95,869.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,869.18/352.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.05

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