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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.29, 484.73 and 196.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.29, 484.73 and 196.04 is: 270.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.29 : 484.73 = 196.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.29/484.73 = 196.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.29x = 484.73 × 196.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.29x = 95,024.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,024.05/351.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.50

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