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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.58, 485.15 and 196.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.58, 485.15 and 196.34 is: 270.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.58 : 485.15 = 196.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.58/485.15 = 196.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.58x = 485.15 × 196.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.58x = 95,254.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,254.35/351.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.93

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