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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.01, 489.89 and 197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.01, 489.89 and 197.64 is: 272.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.01 : 489.89 = 197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.01/489.89 = 197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.01x = 489.89 × 197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.01x = 96,820.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,820.87/355.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.73

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