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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.68, 485.34 and 196.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.68, 485.34 and 196.43 is: 271.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.68 : 485.34 = 196.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.68/485.34 = 196.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.68x = 485.34 × 196.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.68x = 95,335.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,335.34/351.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.09

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