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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.59, 487.96 and 196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.59, 487.96 and 196.20 is: 270.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.59 : 487.96 = 196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.59/487.96 = 196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.59x = 487.96 × 196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.59x = 95,737.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,737.26/353.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.76

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