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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352, 485.78 and 196.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352, 485.78 and 196.76 is: 271.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352 : 485.78 = 196.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352/485.78 = 196.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352x = 485.78 × 196.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352x = 95,582.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,582.07/352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.54

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