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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.91, 485.63 and 196.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.91, 485.63 and 196.66 is: 271.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.91 : 485.63 = 196.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.91/485.63 = 196.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.91x = 485.63 × 196.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.91x = 95,503.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,503.88/351.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.39

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