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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.72, 489.54 and 197.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.72, 489.54 and 197.35 is: 272.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.72 : 489.54 = 197.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.72/489.54 = 197.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.72x = 489.54 × 197.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.72x = 96,610.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,610.72/354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.36

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