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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.92, 485.65 and 196.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.92, 485.65 and 196.67 is: 271.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.92 : 485.65 = 196.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.92/485.65 = 196.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.92x = 485.65 × 196.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.92x = 95,514.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,514.49/351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.41

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