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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.42, 486.32 and 197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.42, 486.32 and 197.16 is: 272.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.42 : 486.32 = 197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.42/486.32 = 197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.42x = 486.32 × 197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.42x = 95,882.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,882.85/352.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.07

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