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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.55, 489.24 and 197.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.55, 489.24 and 197.14 is: 272.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.55 : 489.24 = 197.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.55/489.24 = 197.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.55x = 489.24 × 197.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.55x = 96,448.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,448.77/354.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.03

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