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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.64, 487.97 and 196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.64, 487.97 and 196.26 is: 270.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.64 : 487.97 = 196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.64/487.97 = 196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.64x = 487.97 × 196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.64x = 95,770.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,770.08/353.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.81

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