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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.35, 484.86 and 196.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.35, 484.86 and 196.10 is: 270.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.35 : 484.86 = 196.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.35/484.86 = 196.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.35x = 484.86 × 196.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.35x = 95,081.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,081.05/351.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.62

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