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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.98, 489.89 and 197.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.98, 489.89 and 197.62 is: 272.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.98 : 489.89 = 197.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.98/489.89 = 197.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.98x = 489.89 × 197.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.98x = 96,811.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,811.33/354.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.72

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