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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.64, 489.44 and 197.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.64, 489.44 and 197.31 is: 272.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.64 : 489.44 = 197.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.64/489.44 = 197.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.64x = 489.44 × 197.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.64x = 96,570.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,570.42/354.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.31

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