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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.08, 485.76 and 196.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.08, 485.76 and 196.83 is: 271.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.08 : 485.76 = 196.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.08/485.76 = 196.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.08x = 485.76 × 196.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.08x = 95,612.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,612.14/352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.56

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