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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.68, 489.47 and 197.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.68, 489.47 and 197.34 is: 272.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.68 : 489.47 = 197.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.68/489.47 = 197.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.68x = 489.47 × 197.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.68x = 96,591.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,591.02/354.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.34

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