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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.70, 489.57 and 197.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.70, 489.57 and 197.39 is: 272.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.70 : 489.57 = 197.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.70/489.57 = 197.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.70x = 489.57 × 197.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.70x = 96,635.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,635.24/354.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.44

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