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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.90, 485.58 and 196.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.90, 485.58 and 196.64 is: 271.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.90 : 485.58 = 196.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.90/485.58 = 196.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.90x = 485.58 × 196.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.90x = 95,484.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,484.45/351.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.34

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