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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.96, 485.70 and 196.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.96, 485.70 and 196.71 is: 271.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.96 : 485.70 = 196.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.96/485.70 = 196.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.96x = 485.70 × 196.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.96x = 95,542.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,542.05/351.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.46

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