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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.51, 489.22 and 197.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.51, 489.22 and 197.17 is: 272.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.51 : 489.22 = 197.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.51/489.22 = 197.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.51x = 489.22 × 197.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.51x = 96,457.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,457.79/354.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.09

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