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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.56, 485.16 and 196.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.56, 485.16 and 196.31 is: 270.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.56 : 485.16 = 196.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.56/485.16 = 196.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.56x = 485.16 × 196.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.56x = 95,242.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,242.24/351.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.91

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