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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.99, 485.74 and 196.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.99, 485.74 and 196.74 is: 271.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.99 : 485.74 = 196.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.99/485.74 = 196.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.99x = 485.74 × 196.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.99x = 95,564.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,564.49/351.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.50

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