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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.08, 489.96 and 197.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.08, 489.96 and 197.68 is: 272.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.08 : 489.96 = 197.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.08/489.96 = 197.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.08x = 489.96 × 197.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.08x = 96,854.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,854.07/355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.77

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