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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.13, 487.30 and 197.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.13, 487.30 and 197.87 is: 273.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.13 : 487.30 = 197.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.13/487.30 = 197.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.13x = 487.30 × 197.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.13x = 96,422.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,422.05/353.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.05

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