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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.50, 489.24 and 197.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.50, 489.24 and 197.15 is: 272.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.50 : 489.24 = 197.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.50/489.24 = 197.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.50x = 489.24 × 197.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.50x = 96,453.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,453.67/354.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.08

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