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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.13, 485.96 and 196.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.13, 485.96 and 196.91 is: 271.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.13 : 485.96 = 196.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.13/485.96 = 196.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.13x = 485.96 × 196.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.13x = 95,688.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,688.45/352.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.75

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