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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.71, 489.51 and 197.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.71, 489.51 and 197.33 is: 272.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.71 : 489.51 = 197.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.71/489.51 = 197.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.71x = 489.51 × 197.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.71x = 96,592.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,592.56/354.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.31

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