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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.92, 486.95 and 197.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.92, 486.95 and 197.67 is: 272.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.92 : 486.95 = 197.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.92/486.95 = 197.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.92x = 486.95 × 197.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.92x = 96,254.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,254.42/352.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.74

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