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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.77, 486.84 and 197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.77, 486.84 and 197.52 is: 272.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.77 : 486.84 = 197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.77/486.84 = 197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.77x = 486.84 × 197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.77x = 96,160.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,160.64/352.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.59

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