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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.44, 485 and 196.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.44, 485 and 196.19 is: 270.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.44 : 485 = 196.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.44/485 = 196.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.44x = 485 × 196.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.44x = 95,152.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,152.15/351.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.75

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