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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.01, 489.94 and 197.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.01, 489.94 and 197.66 is: 272.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.01 : 489.94 = 197.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.01/489.94 = 197.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.01x = 489.94 × 197.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.01x = 96,841.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,841.52/355.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.79

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