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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.43, 489.12 and 197.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.43, 489.12 and 197.08 is: 271.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.43 : 489.12 = 197.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.43/489.12 = 197.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.43x = 489.12 × 197.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.43x = 96,395.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,395.77/354.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.97

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