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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.40, 489.09 and 197.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.40, 489.09 and 197.07 is: 271.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.40 : 489.09 = 197.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.40/489.09 = 197.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.40x = 489.09 × 197.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.40x = 96,384.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,384.53/354.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.97

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