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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.99, 489.88 and 197.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.99, 489.88 and 197.63 is: 272.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.99 : 489.88 = 197.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.99/489.88 = 197.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.99x = 489.88 × 197.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.99x = 96,814.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,814.98/354.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.73

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