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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.21, 484.65 and 195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.21, 484.65 and 195.96 is: 270.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.21 : 484.65 = 195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.21/484.65 = 195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.21x = 484.65 × 195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.21x = 94,972.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,972.01/351.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.41

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