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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.46, 487.74 and 196.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.46, 487.74 and 196.11 is: 270.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.46 : 487.74 = 196.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.46/487.74 = 196.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.46x = 487.74 × 196.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.46x = 95,650.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,650.69/353.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.61

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