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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.75, 485.43 and 196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.75, 485.43 and 196.50 is: 271.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.75 : 485.43 = 196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.75/485.43 = 196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.75x = 485.43 × 196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.75x = 95,387.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,387.00/351.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.18

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