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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.48, 489.16 and 197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.48, 489.16 and 197.12 is: 272.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.48 : 489.16 = 197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.48/489.16 = 197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.48x = 489.16 × 197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.48x = 96,423.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,423.71/354.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.01

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