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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.38, 484.92 and 196.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.38, 484.92 and 196.12 is: 270.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.38 : 484.92 = 196.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.38/484.92 = 196.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.38x = 484.92 × 196.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.38x = 95,102.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,102.51/351.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.65

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