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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.41, 487.72 and 196.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.41, 487.72 and 196.05 is: 270.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.41 : 487.72 = 196.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.41/487.72 = 196.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.41x = 487.72 × 196.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.41x = 95,615.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,615.46/353.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.55

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