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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.05, 489.98 and 197.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.05, 489.98 and 197.70 is: 272.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.05 : 489.98 = 197.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.05/489.98 = 197.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.05x = 489.98 × 197.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.05x = 96,869.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,869.05/355.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.83

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