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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.46, 489.14 and 197.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.46, 489.14 and 197.09 is: 271.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.46 : 489.14 = 197.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.46/489.14 = 197.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.46x = 489.14 × 197.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.46x = 96,403.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,403.87/354.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.97

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