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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.14, 487.32 and 197.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.14, 487.32 and 197.89 is: 273.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.14 : 487.32 = 197.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.14/487.32 = 197.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.14x = 487.32 × 197.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.14x = 96,435.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,435.75/353.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.08

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