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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.86, 489.69 and 197.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.86, 489.69 and 197.48 is: 272.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.86 : 489.69 = 197.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.86/489.69 = 197.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.86x = 489.69 × 197.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.86x = 96,701.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,701.53/354.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.51

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