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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.88, 486.96 and 197.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.88, 486.96 and 197.62 is: 272.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.88 : 486.96 = 197.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.88/486.96 = 197.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.88x = 486.96 × 197.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.88x = 96,233.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,233.04/352.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.71

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