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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.14, 485.94 and 196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.14, 485.94 and 196.92 is: 271.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.14 : 485.94 = 196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.14/485.94 = 196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.14x = 485.94 × 196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.14x = 95,691.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,691.30/352.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.74

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