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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.70, 489.49 and 197.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.70, 489.49 and 197.35 is: 272.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.70 : 489.49 = 197.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.70/489.49 = 197.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.70x = 489.49 × 197.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.70x = 96,601.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,601.62/354.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.34

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