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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.63, 486.62 and 197.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.63, 486.62 and 197.38 is: 272.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.63 : 486.62 = 197.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.63/486.62 = 197.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.63x = 486.62 × 197.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.63x = 96,049.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,049.06/352.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.38

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