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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352, 485.81 and 196.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352, 485.81 and 196.78 is: 271.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352 : 485.81 = 196.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352/485.81 = 196.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352x = 485.81 × 196.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352x = 95,597.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,597.69/352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.58

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