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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.39, 486.32 and 197.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.39, 486.32 and 197.11 is: 272.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.39 : 486.32 = 197.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.39/486.32 = 197.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.39x = 486.32 × 197.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.39x = 95,857.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,857.55/352.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.02

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