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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.07, 485.87 and 196.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.07, 485.87 and 196.82 is: 271.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.07 : 485.87 = 196.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.07/485.87 = 196.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.07x = 485.87 × 196.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.07x = 95,628.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,628.93/352.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.62

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