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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.61, 485.22 and 196.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.61, 485.22 and 196.36 is: 270.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.61 : 485.22 = 196.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.61/485.22 = 196.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.61x = 485.22 × 196.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.61x = 95,278.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,278.04/351.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.98

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