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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.85, 489.63 and 197.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.85, 489.63 and 197.48 is: 272.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.85 : 489.63 = 197.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.85/489.63 = 197.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.85x = 489.63 × 197.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.85x = 96,689.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,689.68/354.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.48

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