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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.33, 489.01 and 196.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.33, 489.01 and 196.98 is: 271.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.33 : 489.01 = 196.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.33/489.01 = 196.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.33x = 489.01 × 196.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.33x = 96,324.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,324.70/354.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.85

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