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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.51, 487.85 and 196.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.51, 487.85 and 196.15 is: 270.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.51 : 487.85 = 196.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.51/487.85 = 196.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.51x = 487.85 × 196.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.51x = 95,691.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,691.78/353.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.69

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