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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.51, 489.23 and 197.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.51, 489.23 and 197.15 is: 272.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.51 : 489.23 = 197.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.51/489.23 = 197.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.51x = 489.23 × 197.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.51x = 96,451.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,451.69/354.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.07

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