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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.83, 486.90 and 197.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.83, 486.90 and 197.58 is: 272.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.83 : 486.90 = 197.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.83/486.90 = 197.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.83x = 486.90 × 197.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.83x = 96,203.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,203.53/352.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.66

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