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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.72, 485.36 and 196.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.72, 485.36 and 196.46 is: 271.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.72 : 485.36 = 196.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.72/485.36 = 196.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.72x = 485.36 × 196.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.72x = 95,353.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,353.83/351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.11

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