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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.40, 489.05 and 197.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.40, 489.05 and 197.02 is: 271.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.40 : 489.05 = 197.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.40/489.05 = 197.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.40x = 489.05 × 197.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.40x = 96,355.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,355.48/354.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.88

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