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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.34, 484.86 and 196.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.34, 484.86 and 196.09 is: 270.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.34 : 484.86 = 196.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.34/484.86 = 196.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.34x = 484.86 × 196.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.34x = 95,076.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,076.20/351.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.61

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