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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.92, 489.79 and 197.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.92, 489.79 and 197.56 is: 272.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.92 : 489.79 = 197.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.92/489.79 = 197.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.92x = 489.79 × 197.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.92x = 96,762.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,762.91/354.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.63

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