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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352, 485.76 and 196.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352, 485.76 and 196.75 is: 271.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352 : 485.76 = 196.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352/485.76 = 196.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352x = 485.76 × 196.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352x = 95,573.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,573.28/352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.52

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