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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.36, 484.87 and 196.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.36, 484.87 and 196.11 is: 270.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.36 : 484.87 = 196.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.36/484.87 = 196.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.36x = 484.87 × 196.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.36x = 95,085.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,085.43/351.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.62

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