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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.10, 485.90 and 196.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.10, 485.90 and 196.85 is: 271.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.10 : 485.90 = 196.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.10/485.90 = 196.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.10x = 485.90 × 196.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.10x = 95,649.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,649.42/352.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.65

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