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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.58, 487.97 and 196.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.58, 487.97 and 196.23 is: 270.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.58 : 487.97 = 196.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.58/487.97 = 196.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.58x = 487.97 × 196.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.58x = 95,755.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,755.67/353.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.82

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