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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.52, 485.08 and 196.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.52, 485.08 and 196.28 is: 270.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.52 : 485.08 = 196.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.52/485.08 = 196.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.52x = 485.08 × 196.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.52x = 95,211.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,211.50/351.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.86

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