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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.32, 484.83 and 196.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.32, 484.83 and 196.07 is: 270.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.32 : 484.83 = 196.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.32/484.83 = 196.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.32x = 484.83 × 196.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.32x = 95,057.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,057.21/351.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.58

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