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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.18, 486 and 196.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.18, 486 and 196.96 is: 271.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.18 : 486 = 196.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.18/486 = 196.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.18x = 486 × 196.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.18x = 95,722.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,722.56/352.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.80

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