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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.50, 486.45 and 197.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.50, 486.45 and 197.25 is: 272.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.50 : 486.45 = 197.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.50/486.45 = 197.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.50x = 486.45 × 197.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.50x = 95,952.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,952.26/352.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.21

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