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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.99, 489.89 and 197.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.99, 489.89 and 197.61 is: 272.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.99 : 489.89 = 197.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.99/489.89 = 197.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.99x = 489.89 × 197.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.99x = 96,809.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,809.49/354.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.71

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