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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.91, 487.04 and 197.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.91, 487.04 and 197.66 is: 272.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.91 : 487.04 = 197.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.91/487.04 = 197.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.91x = 487.04 × 197.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.91x = 96,264.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,264.90/352.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.78

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