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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.66, 485.26 and 196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.66, 485.26 and 196.38 is: 270.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.66 : 485.26 = 196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.66/485.26 = 196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.66x = 485.26 × 196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.66x = 95,291.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,291.95/351.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.98

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