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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.55, 485.13 and 196.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.55, 485.13 and 196.30 is: 270.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.55 : 485.13 = 196.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.55/485.13 = 196.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.55x = 485.13 × 196.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.55x = 95,231.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,231.02/351.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.89

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