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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.02, 489.92 and 197.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.02, 489.92 and 197.65 is: 272.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.02 : 489.92 = 197.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.02/489.92 = 197.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.02x = 489.92 × 197.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.02x = 96,834.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,834.44/355.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.76

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