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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.81, 489.63 and 197.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.81, 489.63 and 197.45 is: 272.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.81 : 489.63 = 197.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.81/489.63 = 197.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.81x = 489.63 × 197.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.81x = 96,675.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,675.00/354.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.47

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