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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.35, 489 and 197.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.35, 489 and 197.01 is: 271.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.35 : 489 = 197.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.35/489 = 197.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.35x = 489 × 197.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.35x = 96,337.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,337.89/354.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.87

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