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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.60, 485.12 and 196.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.60, 485.12 and 196.32 is: 270.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.60 : 485.12 = 196.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.60/485.12 = 196.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.60x = 485.12 × 196.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.60x = 95,238.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,238.76/351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.87

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