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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.86, 485.57 and 196.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.86, 485.57 and 196.61 is: 271.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.86 : 485.57 = 196.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.86/485.57 = 196.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.86x = 485.57 × 196.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.86x = 95,466.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,466.93/351.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.32

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