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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.44, 484.98 and 196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.44, 484.98 and 196.20 is: 270.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.44 : 484.98 = 196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.44/484.98 = 196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.44x = 484.98 × 196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.44x = 95,153.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,153.08/351.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.75

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