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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.95, 489.83 and 197.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.95, 489.83 and 197.59 is: 272.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.95 : 489.83 = 197.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.95/489.83 = 197.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.95x = 489.83 × 197.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.95x = 96,785.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,785.51/354.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.68

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