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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.49, 487.82 and 196.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.49, 487.82 and 196.13 is: 270.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.49 : 487.82 = 196.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.49/487.82 = 196.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.49x = 487.82 × 196.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.49x = 95,672.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,672.72/353.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.65

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