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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.37, 489.02 and 197.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.37, 489.02 and 197.00 is: 271.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.37 : 489.02 = 197.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.37/489.02 = 197.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.37x = 489.02 × 197.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.37x = 96,334.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,334.37/354.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.85

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